Room Features

• Exterior The 1st floor features a degoshi, protruding lattice window, which allows for sunlight to filter into the house. The 2nd floor is decorated with sudare, a typical Kyoto machiya house feature, to create an understated elegance.
• Kitchen From the entrance way, enter into an open space that will draw your eyes to the large, open space that extends from the 1st floor all the way up to the 2nd floor. A compact kitchen to your left with everything that you will need to make light meals during your stay.
• Dining Room A large, wooden dining room table designed from natural wood & 6 chairs are available to seat both small and large groups. Look up towards the open ceiling to find three koi fish swimming above -- colorful and unique lighting that perfectly captures the essence of Shimabara Kaiden.
• Living Room A low sofa seating that utilizes fabric featuring a design reminiscent of traditional folk art surrounds a small table. Bask in the natural light that floods in from the skylight windows from above, as you relax after a day of exploring the city.
• 1F Japanese-Room When the shoji doors are closed, a soft light brings warmth to this traditional Japanese room. Push aside the papered doors to reveal a dramatic and eye-catching Japanese Garden. From greens to reds, and trees that represent the four seasons of Kyoto, enjoy a different scenery with each stay.
  ・3 x Japanese futon bedding can be set
• Bathroom The bathtub on the 1st floor also features a “mist sauna,” perfect for when you want to relax after a day of exploring the city or to warm up during the colder winter months.
  ・Bathtub/Shower (1F)
  ・Shower Room (2F)
  ・2 x Toilets (1F & 2F)
• 2F Western-style Room Contrasting the colorful design and playful details found on the 1st floor, this bedroom reveals a calming atmosphere through its use of light and plethora of materials/texture.
  ・2 x Twin-sized Beds
• 2F Japanese Room Simple in design, and this bedroom provides a calming ambiance. A warm glow from the paper lantern, that melds both a traditional idea with a playful & modern design, you’ll be able to relax in luxury in this private space.
  ・Up to 3 Japanese-style futon bedding can be set

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Located near Kyoto Station, within a former “Hanamachi” district, lies a spacious machiya house that brings a sense of nostalgia through its playful architecture and design.

This machiya house takes advantage of its location and original architecture to create an dramatic yet calm atmosphere. Constructed using the finest materials & craftsmanship, the main source of natural light comes from the large windows, which take up the entire length of one wall.

Wake up early enough and experience the Maguro Tuna auction that begins at 5am! A 5 minute walk from Shimabara Kaiden house, this is Kyoto's version of the famous Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Although more compact in size, the Kyoto Oroshiuri Ichiba is still a bustling & exciting market --view the freshly caught fish displayed in a row, buyers scrambling to get the best catch of the day, and more! There is also an area for seasonal fruits, and kyo-kasai (Kyoto-grown vegetables) in addition to food stalls and restaurants.

Just one station away from the main Kyoto Station, you'll have easy access to many sightseeing areas. Jump on the train to visit the famed bamboo forests of Arashiyama -- a must see in Kyoto.

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