All About Machiya'Mushikomado' Windows - Machiya House Features
Post Date：2025/11/27、
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This machiya features 虫籠窓, or ‘mushikomado’ windows, named for their resemblance to insect cages. These plaster-covered windows not only provided ventilation and natural light to the upper rooms with their low, fire-preventive ceilings, but also add a distinctive design unique to traditional Japanese homes.
Besides the mushikomado windows, look up and you’ll see the elegant wooden beams and sloped ceiling that reveal the history of this traditional Kyoto townhouse.
Stay here at ‘Sumire-an’ machiya house and experience Kyoto’s architectural history during your stay.
This machiya house is within walking distance of UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle, and has easy access to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, historical Gion neighborhood, and more.
Stretch out your legs as you relax at the 'horigotatsu' table, a low table with sunken flooring underneath, in the traditional Japanese-style living room.
Take a moment to enjoy a cup of tea while gazing out at your own private tsuboniwa inner garden at `Sumire-an` machiya house.
This machiya can accommodate up to 6 guests.
Choose to sleep in the Western bedroom or make your stay even more authentic by sleeping on futon bedding during your Kyoto vacation.
The bathroom at this Kyoto machiya features hinoki wood and sleep black tiles.
Did you enjoy learning about this unique Japanese house (machiya) feature? If you’d like to experience these traditional elements in person, stay in a private, authentic machiya holiday house on your next visit to Kyoto, Japan.
Take a look at the official MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN website, where there are over 70+ renovated machiya holiday houses for you to choose from!
