One of our winter specials offers you entrance to registered tangible cultural property, located in the western side of the city near Arashiyama, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Katsura Imperial Villa. This is a private house for a family who has lived here since The 17th century.
The house of over 150 years old was once used as a village hall and now is only open to the public when there is a special exhibition or event.
There was a lot of snow on Dec 31 2010...
There is an old kitchen and the spring water is still drinkable. The pure soft water tastes really nice.
This is called "Okudosan" , an old-fashioned rice cooker from the old days. It still works fine.
This is the main guest room which has a view of the garden.
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In winter
There are two tea rooms on the premise.
Walking through the garden to get to the second tea room.
It is a great opportunity to see what life was like in Kyoto before the advent of modern conveniences.
For more information please visit http://www.kyoto-machiya-inn.com/special-offer/ or email us anytime.
Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto
Tel: (81) 75 708 5610
Fax:(81) 75 708 5611
Email: info@kyoto-machiya-inn.com
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