Room Features

• Wooden Lattice While passerbys cannot look in, lattice allows those inside to discreetly observe the outside view. It also allows sunlight to pour into the house, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
• Red Colour This vibrant colour is found in many elements throughout "Suo-an". Notice how the crimson of the walls, lanterns and noren curtains change along with the natural light.
• Japanese Modernity "Suo-an" is an example of the Japanese take on Western modern style. Warm lighting, and deep red against the sleek black create a luxurious ambiance.
  ・Up to 2 x Japanese Futon Bedding
• Western-style Bedroom Traditional wooden beams along the bedroom’s high ceilings create an open space. The red light fixture above the bed showcases a modern take on the traditional Japanese paper lantern.
  ・2 x Twin Beds
• Bathroom Relax in serenity in this bathroom lined with lemon-scented cypress wood, a granite-tiled bathtub and a garden view. Custom-created bath amenities will leave you refreshed and ready for the day.
  
• Japanese-Style Rooms Appreciate the architecture of the open ceilings, exposed wooden beams and tatami mats. The lattice windows allow natural light to bathe the room in a soft glow.
  ・Up to 2 x Japanese Futon Bedding
  
  

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The natural light that pours in from the windows and lamps accentuate each intricate detail found throughout the house, and evoke an atmosphere of a centuries-old Japan.

The "Shijo" area of Kyoto is know to be the popular shopping and dining district. You'll find plenty of dining options to choose from -- all within walking distance.

We recommend stopping by "Nishiki Market," a lively shopping arcade with shops that sell fresh seafood & poultry, Kyoto-grown produce, hand-made side dishes, "tsukemono," (pickled vegetables), and more. Just north of Suo-an, pick up some of the delicious things that Nishiki Market has to offer and utilize the kitchen found at your machiya house.

Grab a One-day Bus Pass, to explore the entire Higashiyama area (located east of Suo-an). You'll be able to see the wonders of Kiyomizu Temple, the cherry-blossom lined Philosopher's Path during the spring, the cool gardens of Kenninji Temple, and more. Take the Kyoto City Subway West to Nijo Castle -- a castle with an interesting history and background regarding its former resident and architecture.

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