55.0㎡
~ 4 Guests 
2 Bedroom(s)
2 Bed(s)?Single × 2Semi-double × 0Double × 0Sofa × 0
2 Futons
1 Bathroom
2 Toilet(s)
WiFi
Floor Heating
Kitchen
Electric Stove
Microwave
TV
Apple TV
Hairdryer
Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron
AC (with Heater)
In the heart of central Kyoto lies a bold machiya with a special dark grey ‘shikkui’ earthen exterior. Enter through the deep purple ‘noren’ curtain to discover an elegant, and innovative centuries-old machiya.
“Shikoku-an” features many traditional architectural elements, such as ‘tatami’ straw mat rooms, “shoji’ paper sliding doors, clay walls and more. The second floor showcases high, exposed wooden ceilings, while the dark walls add a sense of modernity to the space.
Stay at this beautifully renovated house to experience and uncover a different side of this historical city.
55.0㎡~ 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms2 Beds?Single × 2Semi-double × 0Double × 0Sofa × 02 Futons1 Bathroom2 Toilet(s)WiFiFloor HeatingKitchenElectric StoveMicrowaveTVHairdryerAmenitiesWashing MachineIronAC (with Heater)
Unique and stylish machiya
In the Shijo-Kawaramachi neighbourhood lies a bold machiya with a special dark grey ‘shikkui’ exterior. Walk past the deep purple ‘noren’ curtain to discover an elegant machiya.
Traditional living area
With cypress woodwork and clay walls, be transported a world away as you appreciate the traditional and natural materials used in this exquisitely preserved machiya. Open the sliding doors to reveal a kitchen.
Japanese room and garden view
Featuring a view of the ‘tsuboniwa’ garden with a water basin and stone lantern, find a Japanese room with tatami flooring
Hinoki bathroom
Refresh under the shower or relax in the “Hinoki buro,” a bathtub crafted using fragrant cypress wood. Let the rich, golden colour to bathe you in warmth and calm.
Western-style bedroom
The deep purple colour continues into the bedroom, creating a stylish and calming space. Notice the wooden floor finished with glossy lacquer using the traditional “fuki-urushi” technique.
Japanese lounge room
Along with, tatami flooring, this room showcases another architectural aspect of Japanese-style rooms with its traditional ‘jyuraku kabe’ mud walls.
