Room Features

• Exterior Walk towards the end of a narrow alley to find Tsukikusa-an, where you will be greeted by a bright red paper lantern, and traditional lattice doorways.
• Dining Room Slide open the door to reveal an inviting and spacious dining room. The natural light filtering in from the glass-paned entrance doors, and soft light from the shoji screens (paper sliding screens) of the living room creates the perfect atmosphere for you to feel at home in.
  ・Floor Heating
• Living Room For a more traditional experience, the adjacent 和室 (wa-shi-tsu; Japanese-style) living room is available for you to utilize. Look out into the garden, which is filled with greenery quintessential of Japanese gardens that can be appreciated during all seasons.
  ・2 x futon bedding can be set
• Kitchen Designed with sleek a sleek and modern counter top, use the updated kitchen facilities during your stay. You'll have all of the necessities to cook light meals, and pour yourself a warm cup of coffee or tea.
  ・Floor Heating
• Bathroom A small and intimate bathroom area, with a bathtub reminiscent of a traditional Japanese “goemon-buro” awaits for you to unwind in. This is a traditional-style bathtub with a modern twist. Look out into the Japanese garden as you relax after a day of exploring the city, and allow the serene atmosphere to wash over you.
  ・Bathtub/Shower
  ・2 x Toilets (1F & 2F)
• 2F Western-style Room High ceilings, and a large window covered by a shoji screen transform the bedroom into an airy and calm space. An old-fashioned beam that has supported the house from when it was first built serves as a reminder of Tsukikusa’s history.
  ・2 x Twin-sized Beds
• 2F Japanese-style Room A tatami-lined room that welcomes a flood of natural light. The large window opens up to a balcony from where you can look out towards your surroundings.
  ・Up to 2 Japanese futon beddings can be set

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Local Information

A kyo-machiya, traditional Japanese townhouse, that is nothing short of intrigue.

This particular kyo-machiya is owned by a former geiko who worked at one of the many お茶や(O-cha-ya) found in Kyoto’s hanamachi districts. Although ochaya can quite literally be translated as “tea house,” it holds a history much more rich and complex than what the name suggests. Even today, ochaya are establishments where these geiko and maiko go to perform high-class entertainment for its patrons.

There are numerous restaurants that serve traditional and modern Kyoto cuisine, some of Kyoto’s most well established shops, and the city’s best sightseeing spots surrounding this Machiya. Fnd yourself a world away whilst walking amongst the stone-cobbled streets and traditional Japanese architecture.

A 5-minute walk will lead you towards two other famous Kyoto “hanamachi” districts: Gion, and Ponto-cho. Walk a little further towards the Kamo River and find yourself at Shijo-Kawaramachi – Kyoto City’s exciting shopping, dining, and nightlife area.

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