Room Features

• 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.
  ・Washing machine
• 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
  ・Up to 1 x Japanese futon bedding
• 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.
  ・2 x toilets
• 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.
  ・2 x Twin beds
• Japanese lounge room Along with, tatami flooring, this room showcases another architectural aspect of Japanese-style rooms with its traditional ‘jyuraku kabe’ mud walls.
  ・Up to 1 x Japanese futon bedding
  ・TV

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Local Information

Walk to the traditional Gion and the bustling Shijo-Kawaramachi dining and shopping district in under 10 minutes. The perfect place to experience the energy of both a modern and traditional Kyoto.

Conveniently located near several main streets, access sightseeing attractions on foot or by public transportation.

Take the subway and head towards Nijo Castle, or jump on a bus and visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest, and picturesque mountians. Stop by Gion -- where kimono-clad "maiko" and "geiko" are frequently spotted on Hanamikoji Street, and the traditional cobbled streets of Ponto-cho. These streets are lined with bustling restaurants and bars, as are the popular shopping centers on the corner of Kawaramachi and Shijo streets and the exciting Nishiki food market.

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