Room Features

• Exterior: Venture down a narrow alley way to find yourself surrounded by architecture that evoke images of a traditional Japan. The lattice windows of this house were designed to specifically allow for plenty of natural light to enter the interior.
  
• Entrance: When you step into the machiya house, a charming figure of an ox-drawn carriage welcomes you. Look up to find an open space that stretches above to the floor above — an elegant and spacious atmosphere.
• Kitchen: A fully functional kitchen — that will provide you with all of the essentials during your stay– is tucked away beneath the wooden stairs. From induction heating cookers, toaster, microwave, and more.
  ・Floor Heating
• Living Room: With traditional elements such as Shoji (paper-sliding doors), to the lively and colorful painting donning the wall, relax on the inviting sofa as you look out into the tsuboniwa garden.
  ・Bluetooth Speaker
  ・Sofa seating
  ・Floor Heating
• 1F Japanese-Room: The tatami-lined room adjacent offer another space for you to unwind after a day of exploring the city. The low-table (kotatsu), a typical feature in Japanese houses, allows creates plenty of space to leisurely relax — for groups both large and small.
  ・Up to 3 x Japanese futon bedding can be set
  ・Floor Heating
  
• Bathroom: A bathroom that features marble floor, glass doors, a large window looking out into the tsuboniwa garden, and an overhead shower will allow you to truly relax in luxury.
  ・Bathtub/Shower (1F)
  ・Shower Room (2F)
  ・2 x Toilets (1F & 2F)
  ・Floor Heating (1F Bathroom)
• 2F Western-style Room: Appreciate and marvel at the unique architecture of the traditional machiya in this room. This room features an open ceiling that reveals the attic & a large, wooden beam that has supported the house for many years.
  ・2 x Twin-sized Beds
  
• 2F Japanese-style Room: Unwind in this traditional Japanese room, which is enveloped by natural sunlight in the afternoon. At night, the light fixtures present another charming atmosphere for you to enjoy and relax within.
  ・3 x Japanese futon bedding can be set

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Local Information

Within a city that preserves its old customs while simultaneously embracing a more modern culture lies a machiya house embodying this idea in both name and design.

Kyoto is famous for giving birth to numerous stories and legends that paint a picture of its rich history. Gojo-Ohashi Bridge is just one of numerous historical places only a few minutes walk away from Sumitsugu machiya house.

Also located nearby is Gojo Dori, a street lined with shops that display the well-renowned Kiyomizu-yaki pottery and porcelain. Follow the street east to find yourself at Kiyomizu Temple. Travel north to find Kennin-ji Temple, and the historical neighborhood of Gion & Ponto-cho.

Much like Sumitsugu itself, this machiya house can be found within a neighborhood that is home to both traditional and modern. This machiya house is perfect for those who are looking to experience Kyoto by exploring the backstreets, and wandering throughout the city to discover all of its hidden gems.

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