Room Features

• Exterior The exterior walls of “Natsume-an” are partially designed with Mortar ＆ Sumi (black ink created from soot; typically used in traditional artwork). This machiya house provides plenty of natural light with its large windows, windows featuring latticework, and high ceilings.
  
• Japanese Room (Entrance) To the right is a small “chashitsu” (茶室), a traditional tea room lined with tatami mats. This elevated room has an arched entranceway, and features checkered “washi-paper” (delicately thin Japanese paper) on all 4 walls.
  ・1 x Japanese-style futon bedding can be set
• Kitchen This kitchen is complete with a dining room table, 2 sinks, and all of the essentials necessary for you to make light meals during you stay-- an ideal space to cook together with family & friends.
  ・Floor Heating available
• Living Room From the tatami-lined floors, to the view of the “tsuboniwa” garden, this space is the perfect place for you to reminisce about your day’s travels. This room also features a “hori-gotatsu” (a kotatsu table with a sunken floor space) – suitable for guests who would like to experience the Japanese-style floor table, while still being able to stretch your legs out.
  
• “Tsuboniwa” Garden Dark wood paneling provide backdrop to the vibrant greenery found in the garden. A hanging “Tsuri-doro” (hanging metal lantern) glows in the corner, while a golden, brass sculpture adds a hint of modernity to this otherwise traditional garden.
• Bathroom Wooden paneling, with alternating hues of dark and light brown, reflect the “natural” concept of this machiya house. A window looking out into the garden provides a view that will help you to rejuvenate after a day of exploring the city.
  ・2 x Toilets (1F & 2F)
• 2F Western-Style Bedroom The high ceilings, which expose the large wooden beams, allow you to appreciate the traditional architecture of “Natsume-an”. Large paper lanterns, and a window that stretches across the entire length of one wall provide plenty of light.
  ・2 x Twin-sized Beds
• 2F Japanese-style Room: The Japanese tatami-lined room incorporates traditional Japanese design elements. A “toko-no-ma,” (床の間) an elevated small alcove, displays “kakeji” artwork in the corner of the room.
  ・Up to 3 x Japanese-style futon bedding can be set
  

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Local Information

Surrounded by the Kamogawa River, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Nijo Castle, this machiya is located in an ideal area for those looking to explore this historical city. 

Natsume-an is located in a quiet neighborhood -- near local supermarkets, numerous restaurants and sightseeing attractions. Take a morning stroll along the Kamogawa River, stop by the supermarket to buy groceries to cook a light meal, & explore the gardens of Kyoto's Imperial Palace with your friends & family.

During the summer, the Kamogawa River is lined with pale pink cherry blossom trees. In the summer, enjoy various outdoor festivals, or even dinner by the river. “Kawadoko” dining is a popular summer pastime – outdoor dining patios are set all along the river for you to have a meal while enjoying the Kyoto scenery.

Visit during autumn, and you’ll be greeted with the famous Kyoto fall foliage. If you are lucky, you may even be able to experience the Kamogawa River blanketed in powder white snow during the winter.

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