I was nervous about coming to Kyoto with my kids and parents but this quiet house away from the hustle and bustle was just what we needed. It was about a 15 minute walk to Kyoto station which allowed us to enjoy a quiet and easy to navigate walk to the busy terminal. We loved the beautiful machiya style home with the modern amenities in the kitchen and bathroom. The zen gardens allowed the kids to reflect and read after a long day running from one site to another. The neighborhood had a bunch of shrines hidden in them so we could get our temple books stamped and they were less touristy than the usual temples. Daniel was really helpful in navigating the local area. We got into Kyoto really late and Daniel had left some fruit for the kids in the fridge so I was really grateful in the morning that they had something healthy to eat. I hope to come again!