The only thing that was tricky was that our 16 year old was noted down as a baby. Strange as we always have the same settings on our Booking.com account. We were able to sort it all out and we’re happy to pay the difference but it was quite time consuming on our final night 1 of 2) at the house. The staff were wonderful though. Very helpful with organising a local restaurant on our first night and the traditional breakfast on our last morning.

It’s been a dream for many decades to stay in a traditional Japanese house. Denshin-An did not disappoint. The 100 year old details, the gardens, the rituals, we absolutely loved our stay here! Highly recommend the traditional breakfast.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing - we loved everything.

Everything about the property has been so well considered by the welcoming hosts, making for a wonderful experience. The photos on Booking.com really don't do the property justice - it's just so stunning in real life. Every small detail, down to the lighting and ikebana, was exceptional. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Stayed in October 2024

Futons take a bit of getting used to if that's not how you usually sleep

Exceptional experience. Out of all the visits and experiences we had in Japan, this is definitely one of the most memorable - I doubt you can find a more beautiful, typical, traditional Japanese house, as well preserved and with such a garden. Our host Hiro-san was also really nice and always happy to help.

Stayed in May 2024

Extremely nice property with Japanese aesthetics and hospitality throughout. Impeccable stay and very nice hosts too; cannot ask for anything more.

Stayed in January 2024

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It’s an amazingly beautiful and well-maintained property. It has literally everything u will need for a good vacation stay including a well equipped kitchen! It comes with a big gorgeous garden and u will wake up to an amazing view of red leaves during the autumn leaf viewing season . The property owner is will hospitable and accommodating, best service u will receive in any hotel in Japan these days .

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing at all,

The overall experience of traditional Japanese households...and Mr.YU wonderful help and accommodation

Stayed in February 2024

This was UNBELIEVABLE!!! If you are staying in Kyoto absolutely try to carve out a couple of days (ideally a week) to stay at this beautiful 100+ years old property with a stunning garden - there will be no better way to feel the soul of Kyoto. Peaceful, quiet, extremely authentic - we enjoyed it very much and will be missing watching sunsets sitting on a doorstep with a bottle of plum wine. Many thanks to Yu-san for his hospitality, including greeting us with japanese sweets during check-in and serving us a small tea ceremony at check-out! We would love to be back!

Stayed in November 2023

I wish there was near by halal restaurants

I like that it made me go back in time, as if I lived in japan 100 years ago, and it was so clean

Stayed in October 2023

The location is a bit far

Great traditional experience and super host

Stayed in September 2023

Its a beautiful villa with an amazing traditional Japanese garden. The villa means Communicate from the heart, and Yu-san exemplified that with his kind and generous ways, and attentiveness to our requests and ideas for us. We decided to stay in the 2nd day. It was such a pleasure to enjoy and appreciate the calmness and groundedness of the space. Thank you for the wonderful stay and the experience of this warm and very comfortable villa. You have everything in the villa. Well recommended!!

Stayed in September 2023

The pricing for a couple could have been lower. Felt it was a little expensive for 2 people :)

Denshin-An stay was one of our best experience in Japan. It felt disconnected from the world and live in a new cultural space, new aura. The villa had everything that you need. It was comfortable and serene. We also loved the locality. We tried finding vegetarian food and found a local old age community canteen. It was amazing! I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was really amazing nothing me and my family didn’t like

Everything at the property well organised and clean, clearly showing you how amazing is Japanese houses, the age of the property and nature and the view

Stayed in July 2023

The only thing that I can come up with was that I hope in the future that they will switch to the highest quality TP. Really, that’s it.

Garden Villa Denshin-An provides a true, traditional, Japanese living experience for those who crave elegance, simplicity, fine attention to detail, and a celebration of life.

Stayed in June 2023

Not at all.

Stunning pretty, clean, and hospitality.

Stayed in May 2023

I’m 6’2” and some of the beams are a little lower than that.

The entire property is extraordinarily designed (and well maintained) in a traditional Japanese style, even out into the marvelous garden.

Stayed in June 2023

A little on the pricier side, but you do get what you pay for!

An amazing little hidden gem in the outer regions of Kyoto. Location was super nice and calm, very relaxed and local feeling area. Hosts were superb, will go out of his way to assist you with whatever you need and is always just a message away if you need anything, made us tea and took some photos of us. The property was amazing, very traditional, with all the essential commodities. Beds were super comfortable, garden was splendid, me and my mate spend a good 5 hours just sitting there have a chat. The bikes were a super nice touch, was really peaceful going for a ride around the neighborhood

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing.

The history of the house and the details of each corner and the warm welcome, very friendly hosts Yu-san was very kind and helpful. The sunlight in the morning at the living room and loved the v60 kit.

Stayed in May 2023

We loved. There is nothing we did not like.

beautiful traditional villa and garden. Every little detail has been taken care of. We truly loved this place. Hiro, the owner, and his daughter Emi are great hosts. They were so kind and helped us with finding a restaurant, taxi’s etc. Thanks so much Hiro and Ami!

Stayed in April 2023

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The garden , the house and decoration are esthetically Japanese and beautiful while other facilities are very modern and convenient. The staffs are fluent in English with excellent hospitality. The location may be a little difficult to access but it’s very quiet and serene! We just love the place.

Stayed in April 2023

No negative points.

Everything was excellent 😊👍 !

Stayed in April 2023

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A hidden secret place where you can truly appreciate the fine culture of Japan. The host was a genuinely great person to talk to and gave us an introduction of the house with detail. You can really appreciate the architectural aspects of the house while staying there together with beautifully managed garden that greets you with different scenery during day and night. Beds on the floor was extremely comfy Much recommended

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing ! Just wish I could have stayed more than 2 nights to fully explore the area.

The kind of place you do not want to tell others about, preserving it as your secret spot, a treasure in a beautiful unspoilt area of Kyoto, far from city noise. A house so beautiful and so perfect in every details you have to pinch yourself to really believe you have it all for yourself. Traditional yet modern, it combines the best of everything. And such a warm welcome, caring attention, from start to finish. This is a gem of a house, can’t wait to be back!

Stayed in February 2023

The futon beds are no so comfortable for the aged. Difficult to get up and down.

We love the garden so much and the owner booked our lunches and dinners for us which were delicious. He is so nice and friendly. We would definitely come again.

Stayed in December 2022

A well outfitted Japanese house located in a quiet neighbourhood.

Stayed in January 2023