Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Kyoto, Japan

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Kyoto, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Kyoto Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
4,609 73% JPY22,584 JPY6,206,001

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Kyoto Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Kyoto

Ranked by Listing Score among the 4,609 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Kyoto. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Kyostay iroha Touji Main Building
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
4.9
931 reviews
82% JPY10,821 JPY3,364,531 View listing
#2 90
Kyostay iroha Touji Main Building
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
4.9
931 reviews
81% JPY12,076 JPY3,714,755 View listing
#3 90
Kyostay iroha Touji Main Building
2 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
4.9
931 reviews
82% JPY18,663 JPY5,324,561 View listing
#4 90
Kyostay iroha Touji Main Building
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
4.9
931 reviews
81% JPY12,547 JPY3,203,770 View listing
#5 90
Kyostay iroha Touji Main Building
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
4.9
931 reviews
85–100% JPY11,292 JPY3,183,852 View listing
#6 90
Welcome Free wifi near Sta and SC and bus stop
2 BR · Entire home · Kyoto
4.9
861 reviews
82% JPY4,862 JPY1,029,654 View listing
#7 90
Kyostay Iroha Toji Annex
2 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
4.8
757 reviews
85–100% JPY20,389 JPY6,399,072 View listing
#8 90
Kyostay Iroha Toji Annex
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
4.8
757 reviews
80% JPY10,821 JPY2,996,271 View listing
#9 90 5.0
679 reviews
85–100% JPY26,035 JPY9,508,581 View listing
#10 90 5.0
667 reviews
85–100% JPY5,018 JPY1,079,529 View listing
#11 90
I Am Home Guest House Kyoto
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
5.0
504 reviews
85–100% JPY6,116 JPY1,712,222 View listing
#12 90
I Am Home Guest House Kyoto
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
5.0
504 reviews
85–100% JPY6,430 JPY1,369,370 View listing
#13 90
I Am Home Guest House Kyoto
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
5.0
504 reviews
85–100% JPY5,959 JPY1,326,866 View listing
#14 90
I Am Home Guest House Kyoto
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
5.0
504 reviews
85–100% JPY6,116 JPY1,282,480 View listing
#15 90
I Am Home Guest House Kyoto
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
5.0
504 reviews
85–100% JPY5,959 JPY1,263,973 View listing
#16 90
I Am Home Guest House Kyoto
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
5.0
504 reviews
85–100% JPY6,116 JPY1,154,185 View listing
#17 90
I Am Home Guest House Kyoto
1 BR · Rental unit · Kyoto
5.0
504 reviews
85–100% JPY6,116 JPY1,122,817 View listing
#18 90
☆20㎡☆10min to Arashiyama, Bamboo,Monkey park!
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kyoto
5.0
455 reviews
85–100% JPY5,646 JPY700,917 View listing
#19 90 5.0
390 reviews
85–100% JPY10,037 JPY3,132,565 View listing
#20 90 4.8
387 reviews
85–100% JPY18,507 JPY6,363,312 View listing
#21 90
1 stop from JR Kyoto
3 BR · Entire home · Kyoto
5.0
378 reviews
85–100% JPY15,056 JPY4,641,366 View listing
#22 90 5.0
362 reviews
85–100% JPY11,763 JPY3,525,449 View listing
#23 90 4.9
320 reviews
85–100% JPY24,937 JPY8,427,954 View listing
#24 90 5.0
282 reviews
83% JPY18,350 JPY5,232,025 View listing
#25 90
near Kyoto or To-ji Sta,3BR+1JPR Villa 95㎡,
4 BR · Entire home · Kyoto
4.9
261 reviews
83% JPY32,779 JPY10,286,194 View listing
#26 90
80yrs old genuine Kyoto "machiya"
1 BR · Entire home · Kyoto
4.9
259 reviews
85–100% JPY17,409 JPY4,577,689 View listing
#27 90 5.0
250 reviews
80% JPY10,821 JPY3,133,976 View listing
#28 90
House with piano and garden
1 BR · Entire townhouse · Kyoto
5.0
241 reviews
85–100% JPY10,978 JPY2,634,912 View listing
#29 90 5.0
239 reviews
85% JPY15,840 JPY5,053,227 View listing
#30 90 5.0
216 reviews
85–100% JPY23,682 JPY7,695,040 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Kyoto Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Kyoto?

    Kyostay iroha Touji Main Building ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 931 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 82% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from JPY700,917 to JPY10,286,194, with a median of JPY3,193,811, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Kyoto.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 73% across Kyoto during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Kyoto →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.