Indigo House was one of the best parts of our visit to Japan. Super helpful hosts, great location, kitchen facilities, comfortable bed, beautifully decorated, and very peaceful and relaxing. Can't recommend highly enough. Thank you for having us!

We stayed at this beautiful machiya house for our honeymoon. The house is very comfortable and we really felt at home. It is spacious, the bathroom is great with a large shower and a bathtub with a view in the inside garden to relax after a long day sightseeing... The kitchen is very well equipped which was perfect for breakfast and dinner preparation. The location in Gion district was perfect and it was very quiet. Chris and Junko were wonderful hosts, before and during our trip. We would love to go back!

Beautiful property in a beautiful neighbourhood. The bedroom was relaxing, awesome bathroom facilities, fully furnished with everything you would need while on holidays. Kitchen, laundry, close to a lot of must see locations, very helpful hosts. We loved our short stay in Kyoto and this accommodation played a big part in that. 100% recommended.

This was a perfect location and a perfect lodging. We spent five nights here and loved it. The staff took care of our every need. Highly recommend.

When arriving at Indigo House we felt a sense of gratitude for being able to stay at such a special place. The house is just as beautiful as the pictures show and the personal touches were exquisite. We booked the entire home (Upper and Lower apartments) with friends and we all agreed we couldn’t have chosen better. Throughout our stay we appreciated the elegant touches and overall aesthetic of the place. The home has been refurbished with love, kindness, care and also a deep respect for the dignity and history of the original Gion home. This has resulted in Indigo House maintaining a soft sacred feeling. We felt privileged to stay there.We referred to the visitor’s book often and the guest services offered by our hosts were impeccable. The home is also on a charming quiet street in a terrific location.We can highly recommend this special gem of a home.

Beautiful space, exactly as pictured! The staff was on hand and helped us call a cab, held our luggage for us after check out, and answered all our questions. The check in was seamless and we loved the location. Right in heart of Gion! Would definitely stay again if I’m back in Kyoto!! Thanks again!

The Indigo House was perfect for our visit to Kyoto. It is centrally located in Gion, so we walked everywhere easily. The lovely and comfortable lower level was charming and nicely updated. The air Conditioning worked well. It was sparkling clean and cute!

We stayed 8 nights at The Indigo House. Upon booking, the owner turns things over to Junko and Saki, who speak very good English and serve as your personal concierge to answer any questions and take care of reservations. They even called ahead to confirm our later bookings outside of Kyoto. They leave an iPhone for guests to use.It’s the best of both worlds: Japanese style lodging but equipped with a modern bathroom, small kitchen and washer/dryer. Plus, it’s just steps away from everything we needed, from a market, ATM and coffee houses to buses and trains. And since it’s right next to Kennin-ji Zen Buddhist temple, each morning at 4 am we were greeted with the soft sound of a gong, like a gentle reminder of where we were. We wrote more about our stay at www.twodowndogs.com.

We have been hooked since our first stay in Gion House in 2012, and have returned virtually every year since. This was our first stay in Indiogo House, and it was just as wonderful . The location in one of the areas which is most evocative of traditional Japan is perfect, and access to the other outstanding sites in Kyoto by underground or by walking is very easy. The calm and quiet of the location are a wonderful contrast to the busy streets of Kyoto, and the opportunity to scour the never-ending options in the famous food market and prepare them at home is not to be missed. Add to all that the wonderfil blossom at the end of March/beginning of April and there is nowhere comparable to be, unless it is a return visit for the fabulous Autumn colours in November.

Indigo House is wonderful - loads of space, amazing traditional layout with all the modern facilities. Curtis and Junko were very responsive to emails and easy to communicate with. There were only two of us, but there would also be plenty of space for a family. Best of all, this is such a brilliant location for exploring Gion! We would highly recommend this house and would love to come back some day.

We spent 6 nights at Indigo House (Lower) recently and found it perfect in every way. The house is beautifully appointed, immaculately clean and located on a quiet atmospheric street which is close to all the essentials such as food and transport but also within walking distance to many of the sites. We loved coming home to the Indigo House at the end of every day to relax. The house had everything including a well equipped kitchen, a small but beautiful interior courtyard garden which gave it a very genuine Japanese feel, a very comfortable bed and the most amazing shower ever. The neighbourhood itself offers a wonderful mix of peaceful strolls (Kenninji Temple grounds) or more lively streets with excellent restaurants (helpful recommendations were provided on the cell phone made available to guests). Having the equivalent of a concierge was an unexpected bonus which we haven't experienced when we've rented other apartments or homes but definitely came in handy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return or recommend to others.

We had a fantastic stay in the lower level of Indigo House. The location is perfect - pretty, quiet street, within walking distance of sites and restaurants and more pretty streets. The apartment felt spacious, the bed was comfortable and the shower was amazing. The heated floors are a luxurious touch! The concierge team went above and beyond, calling multiple restaurants when we arrived with no reservations, arranging taxis and a visit to Kokedera, and helping us plan out our days. You are in excellent hands with Junko!

The lower indigo house was fantastic. We loved the location and the bathroom most. It was an excellent shower and we loved having a relaxing bath after lots of sightseeing. The location just off the main traditional streets of Gion was brilliant. We were able to see the streets at night and experience a wonderfull unique atmosphere once the tourists disappeared out of the area. Curtis provides a fabulous list of restaurants and cafes close by and they will book everything for you if you like. The use of an iPhone is exceptionally good. You need google maps to find locations so not having to use your own data and phone is brilliant. Instructions for the taxi driver in Japanese were excellent. if you follow all Curtis' advice everything will go beautifully with your stay in Kyoto. We stayed 5 nights and loved it. Want to come in Autumn next time. We will be back.

We stayed at the Indigo House for 1 week out of our 17 day vacation in Japan. It was lovely. We were referred here by a family member and selected the Indigo House because of the décor. It did not disappoint. I love how all the rooms look into the Atrium. The unit is located in a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful temple and grounds. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend the Indigo House if you are coming to the area.

The space is beautiful, clean, and comfortable. You couldn’t ask for a better location as it’s right in the heart of the Gion area with tons of restaurants and shops within quick walking distance. Curtis and his staff are very friendly and quick to respond. I would stay here again.

Everything about indigo house is exceptional. Its location, cleanliness, communication, kitchen everything great. Would recommend to world traveller for sure....

Lovely small house, immaculately clean, great location in a beautiful neighborhood. Close to religious sites, restaurants and shopping. You will love it! Happy traveling.

Our family of spent five nights at this wonderful Machya in the Gion district of Kyoto. We arrived in time for the cherry blossom season which made Kyoto very lovely AND crowded. We were able to come back to this wonderful apartment and reset (radiant doors, kitchen and laundry really a plus!) We walked the streets of Gion in the earl mornings and felt as if we had the neighborhood to ourselves. Curtis and Junko were super helpful in recommending restaurants. We loved our stay so much didn't want to leave. We will visit again.

Small, cozy location, perfect for a Kyoto getaway. Located in the traditional Gion district with great food and sightseeing options nearby. Very friendly and helpful staff.

We spent 7 nights at the Indigo House and had an excellent stay. The location was perfect---near excellent restaurants and on a quiet street in the Gion area. It was conveniently located to shopping, food and transport. The place itself was nicely kept, quiet and very comfortable. For us, staying at the Indigo House definitely made our time in Kyoto exceptional. We usually stay in hotels, but if I were to return to Kyoto, this would be my first choice for accommodation. I highly recommend this place.

We were recommended to stay at Indigo House (lower house) in Kyoto by a close friend , and it did not disappoint. Curtis is a wonderful host and he has appointed and decorated these apartments beautifully and tastefully. Everything was compact, comfortable and the location is outstanding making all the sights around Gion easily accessible by foot. Bus stops and trains are within a 5-7 minute walk so you can easily visit everything that Kyoto has to offer with ease. I hope we will one day get back to Kyoto, and we would definitely be staying here! My only tip is to book well in advance.

An incredibly thoughtful restoration, an enchanting interior, a magical location, and a generous and engaged staff in an office just a block away. This was my first trip to Japan and as I moved through the country I tried a variety of lodgings--stately hotels, a ryokan, a boutique hotel.... All paled in comparison to my days and nights in Indigo House. The other hotels were lovely, but I fell in love with this very unique place. The street was intimate with an elegant, residential vibe, but you are still within the easiest stroll to restaurants, shopping, the Kennin-ji temple. the river. Every touch of the interior of indigo house was generously full of the richest touches--the decor and garden, flowers, pages of wonderfully edited ideas and maps that made a first time visit for a non-Japanese-speaking solo woman so much richer. I hugely, hugely recommend Indigo House. There are not many places like this.

Our friends recommended Indigo House to us, and we are so glad they did. I now will recommend it to anyone headed to Kyoto. It was perfect for our small family, and was a wonderful change from staying in hotels. We could cook breakfast, spread out a little, walk from our door to buses, trains, temples and restaurants. Our 5 night stay let us pretend that we were living in a Kyoto flat. We took day trips from there to Nara, Osaka, and surrounding temples. The iPhone loaner was great so that we could easily map our travels. The decor was beautiful, the shower awesome, and the team was super helpful. We could wash our clothes mid-trip, which made packing much lighter. We loved the little inset garden in the middle of the home. During a downpour, we could enjoy the sound of the rain. I usually don't write recommendations, but this place really deserves it.

The house is located in a very beautiful and quiet street in short walking distance from great places to visit (shrines, neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping). Just step out of the door and you experience the japanese way of life and their true kindness. A place of harmony, peace and quiet. And yet, Gion with all it's nightlife is just a 5minute walk away. We appreciated a lot the beautiful and carefuly designed interior with all the japanese flair, the interioer garden reflecting the weather and lots of daylight, the big bathroom, the traditional sleeping romms with very comfortable beds and the small but very sufficient kitchen - and the fresh flowers in the appartement on our day of arrival!

Thank you so much Old Kyoto for letting us to stay in the Indigo house.The house itself was stunning and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We truly enjoyed dinner at JoJo's and the massages were so amazing I had to get another one before we left! We will be recommending your place to friends venturing this way soon and if we are ever back we will certainly stay with you again. Thank you!

We stayed in Indigo House in January 2017 and could not recommend it more highly. We took both floors, and had a family on each floor, which worked very nicely with 2 families. The building itself was stunning, every detail was perfect from the soft bed linen to the luxurious bathroom. The location too is wonderful, tucked away in breathtakingly beautiful streets, but in stepping distance to a host of great little restaurants.Our family travelled with 2 young kids (3 and 5 years old), and yes the house is small, but it was absolutely no problem with the little ones. Thanks again Curtis and the team.

From the moment we arrived at the front door, everything was perfect, key safe, entry presentation, cleanliness & attention to detail, perfect !!. The floor heating was amazing and a nice surprise to step into the shower & find the shower floor also heated. We were searching for a Japanese experience and Indigo House Lower Level certainly delivered with the traditional comfortable bed, beautiful indoor garden with all the comforts of home. Centrally located within walking distance for exploring the shrines, temples & historic sites scattered around this beautiful area. We especially enjoyed our walk to Nishiki Markets, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Our bedroom had a lovely view into Kennin-ji Temple. On arrival I recommend you take a few minutes to read the information book that is provided, lots of tips on restaurants & supermarkets which you will find in the surrounding streets. The provision of a map and IPhone was a bonus. We were lucky enough to meet Curtis Hawes who took the time to introduce himself while he was on a short stay in Gion. Junko & Saki were a few minutes walk away if you require any additional information on the area, plus you can just give them a call. They organised our taxi for departure which pulled up right outside our door right on time to take us to Kyoto train station. Thank you Curtis & staff for providing us with great well organised stress free holiday.

Indigo House is an exquisitely restored wooden machiya house in the most charming yet vibrant area of Kyoto, the historic entertainment district of Gion. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet just steps from Kennin-Ji temple, the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this retreat offers a small but well-designed kitchen-sitting room, a large, comfortable and quiet bedroom enclosed by shoji screens, a small front room for meditation, reading or relaxing, and a state-of-the-art modern bathroom with top of the line Toto toilet, soaking furo bath, large shower area with massive rain shower head, all looking out on an ancient stone lantern covered with moss in a private atrium open to the sky. We are seriously thinking of recreating this bathroom at home! In addition, Indigo House provides a personal iPhone loaded with maps and useful apps, all for your use during your stay. Finally, the staff at Old Kyoto, especially Junko, were amazing. They booked fantastic restaurants, recommended shopping spots nearby, provided maps and guidebooks, and even booked us a taxi when we left on the Shinkansen train. Only downside: kitchen space in lower Indigo House is quite small, so we didn't cook much, but perfect for breakfast. Upside: so many great restaurants you won't want to cook! Highly recommended.

This was my favorite spot we stayed in Japan. The most charming little street and a comfortable, authentic apartment with lovely finishes and the most gorgeous bathroom ever. So insanely quaint. Highly recommend this area of Kyoto with winding streets, temples and cute restaurants at every turn. The Indigo House is very thoughtfully remodeled and the staff were so so friendly and helpful. Love!

Exceptional place to stay in Kyoto. Very well furnished, very comfortable. The indoor garden is great. It rained one night when we were there and we could open the glass door and hear the rain on the garden. Very relaxing!

Indigo House was everything that we hoped for to enable us to explore the city and then have a beautiful base to come back to each day. The location made this easy with fantastic sights, restaurants and transport within minutes. The charm and authenticity of Indigo House provided a wonderful 'Japanese' experience. We loved the modern decor with the bathroom and well appointed kitchen a dream. Perfect for two families travelling together (which we did), with a lower and upper level apartment. Thank you for a memorable stay. We hope to be back!

Our family enjoyed a lovely stay nights in the Lower Indigo House Gion. The house was very special as it was renovated beautifully with high quality finishings whilst still retaining the old structure. We especially loved the modern and luxurious bathroom. The location was also ideal as it was in the quaint and beautiful, but residential part of Gion. We have stayed in some big hotels whilst visiting Kyoto in the past, but much preferred our stay in this lovely machiya. We look foward to staying here again the next time we visit Kyoto. Thank you again Junko and Saki for all your kind help!

My parents, toddler and I stayed at Indigo House for 4 nights in November 2016. The area is beautiful; peaceful and atmospheric while being a stone's throw from restaurants, shops, and public transport. As for the house, it's perfect and I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Kyoto. Everything is beautifully appointed and well maintained. The atrium was a delight and the bathroom was the best bathroom we have seen in all of Japan. Everything in the house has been well thought out and it's the best use of space I've ever seen. Thank you for a wonderful stay Curtis and Junko.

Indigo House looks just like it does in the pictures - it has a great, calming feel to it as soon as you walk in, and the tiny backstreets within which it sits are lovely to wander. The house is quiet despite being so central and just has a really lovely feel to it which makes you feel you are really "in Kyoto" rather than in an anonymous hotel. Would love to stay here again

We booked both the lower and upper levels of Indigo house for ourselves and friends (2 couples) and we were in the lower house. We absolutely loved the restoration work done (looks exactly if not better than the photos on the website) - beautifully Japanese (I even noticed the very Japanese styled blinds) but with modern comforts (a small but very functional kitchenette, good bathroom and a very comfortable bed). Both the lower and upper levels (each set up "apartment style") come with an extra tatami style bed room. The main and "extra" tatami rooms are located on either side of each "apartment" so there is sufficient privacy if you want to share with another couple or have kids. The upper level's extra (tatami) room is a tad larger. If you have young kids/toddlers, you may prefer the lower level as it comes without a staircase. There is air-conditioning as well as heating (including the floors). The location is perfect for sight seeing in Kyoto and close to some very famous sights and temples. While Kyoto is touristy for most part of the year, Indigo house is located in a very quiet side street, just off the main tourist attractions in the heart of Gion (itself a must-see). It is very walkable to some of the more famous sights in Kyoto and across the river to Pontocho. I think what sets the Old Kyoto houses apart from other "self serviced" rentals is that the booking office doubles up as a concierge service and offers very personal service. Junko and Saki were most helpful from making restaurant reservations to routing out our journey to our next stop which was Awaji island. We also met Curtis briefly, the man behind Old Kyoto (and who was very hands on with our reservation). We can't wait to come back! Tip - make sure you print out the map the booking office sends you, so the taxi can locate it. Unlike The taxis in Kyoto mainly don't have GPS, so they really need the map (which comes with detailed instructions in Japanese).

Staying in the beautifully renovated and charming Indigo House (lower level) was perfect for our week in Kyoto. Everything we could need was provided, the coffee maker was particularly useful. We also liked having breakfast and looking at the internal garden, It was the perfect location for walking into the heart of Gion and yet such a peaceful street to stay on. The information and maps provided helped our week and we were glad to take the advice about restaurant recommendations, as Jojo was delicious. Staying in this lovely wooden house felt it was our home for the week in Kyoto. We highly recommend staying there if you want stay in traditional style accommodation with the convenience of modern facilities.

We recently enjoyed a stay at Indigo House and would recommend it without hesitation to anyone visiting Kyoto. Curtis and his colleagues Junko and Saki provided excellent advice about airport transfers, local transportation, phone service, etc. in the lead-up to our trip, and went above and beyond in helping us make local restaurant reservations. The house itself, while snug, is thoughtfully designed and outfitted with every convenience a traveler could ask for (custom local guide with recommendations, maps, comfortable bed, local iPhone, smart little kitchen, washer/dryer, A/C, umbrellas, etc.). The location is ideal (close to many sights, cafes, restaurants, grocery store, ATM, transportation, etc.), yet on a quiet, charming street. We loved it, and if we ever return to Kyoto, we would definitely stay here again.

Following a short but very full itinerary we chose Indigo House for our final few days in Japan - a moment to unwind, relax and absorb everything that the amazing and beautiful Kyoto is, before we regretfully had to fly home. We couldn't have chosen better. This beautifully renovated machiya, hidden away in a peaceful lane in the centre of Gion (Kyoto's famous geisha district) is just moments from Hanami-koji, perhaps Gion's most famous street, with its traditional wooden merchant houses, shops, restaurants and ochaya, the exclusive teahouses where guests are entertained by maiko and geiko. The design and decor of Indigo House is a carefully considered, beautifully executed contemporary take on the original machiya, providing all the modern conveniences and facilities you could possibly need in a clever blend of the old and new. There was literally nothing more we could have wished for. Put simply, Indigo House was the highlight of anywhere we stayed during our visit to Japan. We shall return.

I stayed for one week in October 2015 in the lower level of Indigo House. It was a truely wonder place in which to stay, and my only regret was that I could only be there for a week. The house is beautifully and elegantly restored, keeping the flavour of an old Kyoto house while having all the modern conveniences. The main bedroon in the back looks out onto the old Kennin-ji cemetry, not at all depressing, and early in the morning, if you are an insomniac, you can hear the distant bells and chanting of the monks in the Temple. Facing onto the bedroom is a small indoor garden courtyard that can be lit up giving a lovely atmosphere to the apartment. The living room/ kitchen has all all the necessary appliances if you want to cook, although there are wonderful restaurants nearby and also three supermarkets in close walking distance that have convenient take-away food. There is a washing machine/dryer and the bathroom has very deep luxurious bathtub and a seperate shower with, of course, a Japanese style sitting toilet. There is also a smaller bedroom facing onto to small charming dead-end lane, so there is no traffic noise. Indigo House is in walking distance to Gion and also to the main 'downtown' area of Kyoto. Near the supermarkets are the bus stops. Curtis and his English speaking staff have their office just around the corner from Indogo House and are very helpful with any queries and will even book a restaurant reservation. There is so much to see just in walking distance to Indigo House. I loved living in the house and very much look forward to my next stay there.

This is way overdue but I owe the principal of this lodging in Gion a review. It was an existential experience to savor the sights of Kyoto And that experience was matched by our stay in the Indigo House. Serenity and zen like ambiance combined with modern comforts. I have since recommended this organization to 2 of my friends and they had a spectacular stay as well. We hope to return to this Indigo House (lower unit) with our daughter and her spouse in the very near future.

Indigo House Gion (lower) is perfect for anyone wanting a really well designed balance between a traditional setting with comfortable, modern conveniences. This renovated machiya is truly a delight with a perfectly functional kitchen, fabulous bathroom- best shower ever- comfortable bed and importantly a table and chairs to spread out the next day's plans. Curtis Hawes and his staff are warm and friendly , going out of their way to advise and help with reservations. The location is fabulous , an easy walk to temples, beautiful gardens and shops. I can't recommend this apartment highly enough. I'm already planning our next trip.

I had never thought about staying at an old Kyoto style house until this spring. When my family decided to visit Kyoto I found a hotel in the city and I was pretty happy about it. Then, when my son found the Indigo House online, we thought " wow, could we stay there?" That's how we ended up canceling the hotel I booked earlier and staying at the old Geisha house. The place was super clean and had everything we needed (fresh cut flowers were bonus!). Kitchen was small but that was okay because we didn't really use it except making coffee and washing cups/dishes. I liked the washer/dryer machine - started the laundry in the morning and it was all done (and dry) when we came back to the house at the end of tiring day! Weather was perfect in May but it rained a day or so. I loved it when it rained at night because it rained in the little garden that was in the center of the house! It was so calming to my ears (strangely). We enjoyed the stay, and Curtis and his staff were nice to deal with. Thanks!

Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 girls age 4 & 6) stayed at the Indigo house while visiting Kyoto. It is perfectly located in a small side street in the heart of the historical and beautiful area of Gion. We stayed at the lower level, which is perfect for a family of 4. The beds were very comfy, the bathroom lovely (we loved the bathtub) and the guide book was full of useful and relevant info, and the iphone available for internet and calls even outside of the house is a nice touch. Our local contact Junko was so sweet and serviceminded. We definitely will recommend staying here, for some destinations part of how you stay means a lot for the full experience - Kyoto is such a place.

My husband, myself and our 2 children aged 4 and 5 years recently stayed at the Indigo House Gion Lower Level and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Beautifully renovated and perfect for a family, our children shared the front room futon whilst my husband and I were comfortable in our own room. A compact but everything we needed, kitchen/living room enabled us to eat breakfast before heading out for the day. Walking distance to many sights, train stations and supermarket. Located in a quiet residential area so very relaxing. I am already planning my next visit in October, I loved the Indigo House.

We stayed at Indigo House (Lwr Level) in January 2016 with our 13 year old son, during a 2 week visit to Japan. It is a beautifully presented, ideally located and cosy accommodation, which provided an ideal base for our visit to Kyoto. Everything you need is within walking distance (groceries, restaurants/cafes, many tourist sites) and its location in the Maiko/Geisha district of Kyoto is just lovely. We were lucky enough to see a number of Maikos coming and going from restaurants and establishments within the area during our stay. The office/property manager is only a 2 min walk from Indigo House and was very helpful with any of our queries/questions. Curtis, the owner, was also very professional and prompt during the booking process. The second bedroom is quite small and the bed took up most of the space in the room, but our son was comfortable and it was fine as just being used to sleep in. Indigo House was like a mini 'home away from home' for our family and we were very pleased we made the choice to stay there. Thankyou for helping make our visit to Kyoto a memorable one!

We greatly enjoyed our recent stay in the Indigo House Lower Level. This beautifully restored and tastefully appointed property is located in the heart of the Gion neighborhood and is literally almost next door to the Kennin-ji temple, which turned out to be one of the most beautiful and interesting destinations we visited in Kyoto. There is also an interesting neighborhood full of upscale shopping just up the hill past Kodai-ji. I was traveling with two female co-workers who shared the larger bedroom, while I took the smaller second bedroom. That worked just fine for our needs and we were quite comfortable. It would also be great for a family with two small kids. Washer/dryer in the unit was a plus (with buttons conveniently marked in English), and it was a great benefit to have English-speaking contacts at the office right around the corner. Highly recommended.

We had the pleasure of being the first to stay at the Indigo House and enjoyed it immensely. The description is accurate: it is beautiful, light, airy and quiet. The indoor garden is not only beautiful; the glass doors slide open to let in fresh air. I can imagine how pleasant it will be in the warm months. The windows in the main bedroom also open to allow an through breeze, and a view into the open spaces. The bathroom is the best I have seen in Japan. There is plenty of storage space for unpacked clothes, and for getting luggage out of sight. The kitchen is compact but well designed, and all the equipment—cooking utensils and tableware—is of good quality; a pleasant extra, but one in keeping with the design of the apartment as a whole. While plumbing, air conditioning etc are all state of the art, the refurbishment includes antique special finds. Look at the doors and admire the ingenuity in adapting them to size. best of all must nevertheless be the location. The house is in a quiet lane right in the heart of the Gion. Walking to the supermarket, or in my case, to the subway for a commute, was itself a great Kyoto experience. The proximity of other apartments owned by Curtis was useful for us: a friend took the house across the street. There are great restaurants around and Junko and Saki are both excellent guides and facilitators. As the website says, it is suitable for two or 3 adults, or a couple with children. The second bedroom is fine but small. The upper level does however have two good sized bedrooms, as does Amber House across the lane. We stayed there too and loved it.

What a lovely oasis in the heart of Kyoto! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Indigo House. After hours of magnificent temple hopping we loved coming home and relaxing in our own little home away from home. Whether soaking in the deep tub in the lovely bathroom with indoor garden, relaxing in the gorgeous spacious bedroom, or sitting in the kitchen for coffee and planning our next foray into this amazing city; the Indigo House met all of our needs. Beautiful touches like fresh flowers, the latest local guidebooks and even an iPhone for our personal use, made us feel quite at home. They have achieved a lovely modern restoration while still capturing the historic essence and flavor of the original house. On a pretty quiet side street but only minutes away from shopping, dining and wonderful people watching in the fascinating Gion district - the location was ideal. Bring your walking shoes - there is so much to see all within walking distance. Junko and Saki at Another World properties were just up the road and a phone call away to answer any questions we had about the house and the area. They were so accommodating and it was an added bonus to have such nice English speaking contacts nearby. We agreed that staying at this property really made our stay in Kyoto a very unique and special experience indeed!