When are reservations available?
MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN accepts reservations up to 8 months in advance (which includes the current month).
Please check back on our website on the 1st of every month to see the new reservation openings of our traditional Japanese holiday homes!
'Ne-yu' Bathtub – Machiya House Features
Can you guess why there are 2 “bathtubs” in this machiya house? One is a bathtub that you are accustomed to, while the shallow bathtub is a “ne-yu”. If you are a fan of ‘onsen’ hot springs, you may have seen one of these before!
When translated directly, “ne-yu” mean = sleep + bath. While you don’t actually sleep in the bathtub, you are able to completely lie down, allowing the hot water to flow over your body. This method is said to be highly relaxing, as the body floats on the surface of the water, reducing the gravitational force on the body – creating an extremely relaxing effect.
Relax and unwind during your next holiday in Kyoto while admiring the tsuboniwa garden in ‘Yoitsubaki’ Machiya House.
Stay in a traditional Japanese townhouse (machiya) during your next visit to Kyoto, Japan.
Rent a private machiya holiday house – perfect as a short term or long term vacation rental.
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