Stays

Heian Palace Machiya Inn

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History of the location

Stay near the former Heian Palace

Kyoto has never had just one permanent centre. Its political, residential, commercial, cultural, and transport centres shifted over time.

The six houses of Heian Palace Machiya Inn stand in a quiet Kamigyo neighbourhood near the estimated area of the former Heian Palace, once the political and courtly centre of the capital.

Conceptual map of Heian-kyo in 794, showing the Heian Palace and the present-day inn location — 794Heian-kyo and the Heian Palace

Conceptual map showing Jurakudai, the Odoi earthworks, Nijo Castle, and the present-day inn location — Late 16th–early 17th centuryJurakudai, the Odoi, and Nijo Castle

Conceptual map of modern Kyoto, with Kyoto Station as a transport centre and the present-day inn location — Meiji era to todayKyoto Station and the modern city

Estimated Inner Palace area

Placing today’s location on the Inner Palace plan

Marker A provides a present-day reference between Kokiden and Jokyoden. This is a conceptual comparison, not a surveyed claim that a property occupies a particular palace building site.

Conceptual plan of the Heian Palace Inner Palace, with marker A between Kokiden and Jokyoden

The coloured areas and boundaries are conceptual guides for explaining urban change, not surveyed property boundaries.

Read the full seven-map story of Kyoto’s changing centres

Ichi-no-Tsubone

Google 4.4 / 5（44 reviews）

Shared rating for all six Heian Palace stays

Checked: 2026/10/08

A private machiya over 120 years old in the Heian Imperial Palace Residence group, just north of Nijo Castle.

Capacity: 8Area: North of Nijo Castle / Kamigyo

Private whole-house stay
Machiya over 120 years old
Parking and two complimentary bicycles

Ni-no-Tsubone

Google 4.4 / 5（44 reviews）

Shared rating for all six Heian Palace stays

Checked: 2026/10/08

One of six renovated machiya townhouses over 120 years old in a quiet neighborhood north of Nijo Castle.

Capacity: 8Area: North of Nijo Castle / Kamigyo

Private whole-house stay
Spacious machiya suited to group stays
Parking and two complimentary bicycles

San-no-Tsubone

Google 4.4 / 5（44 reviews）

Shared rating for all six Heian Palace stays

Checked: 2026/10/08

A renovated machiya over 120 years old combining Japanese rooms with a more contemporary upstairs bedroom.

Capacity: 8Area: North of Nijo Castle / Kamigyo

Private whole-house stay
Japanese and Western-style rooms
Parking available

Higashi-no-Tai

Google 4.4 / 5（44 reviews）

Shared rating for all six Heian Palace stays

Checked: 2026/10/08

A private whole-house machiya for up to 8 guests in a quiet residential area north of Nijo Castle in Kamigyo, about a 12–13 minute walk from the historic Heian Palace Site. Two bedrooms over two floors sleep guests on two beds and six Japanese futons. Free Wi-Fi, private parking and a washing machine are provided. A sink area is available, but cooking is not permitted and no cooking utensils are provided.

Capacity: 8Area: North of Nijo Castle / Kamigyo

Private whole-house stay for up to 8 guests
Free Wi-Fi and private parking
Two bedrooms over two floors

Nishi-no-Tai

Google 4.4 / 5（44 reviews）

Shared rating for all six Heian Palace stays

Checked: 2026/10/08

A private machiya over 120 years old retaining historic beams and details from its earlier life.

Capacity: 8Area: North of Nijo Castle / Kamigyo

Private whole-house stay
Historic exposed beams
Parking and two complimentary bicycles

Minami-Tei

Google 4.4 / 5（44 reviews）

Shared rating for all six Heian Palace stays

Checked: 2026/10/08

A private machiya over 120 years old with an inner garden, kitchen, washer and dryer for longer stays.

Capacity: 7Area: North of Nijo Castle / Kamigyo

Private whole-house stay
Inner garden
Parking and two complimentary bicycles