Maana Kiyomizu
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
“Artisan machiya sanctuary”
Vibe
Skylights cut into century-old timber frame a quiet compound where travelers wander between kintsugi workshops, artisan ceramics, and sunlit courtyards.
“Artisan machiya sanctuary”
Mortex plaster walls, Hatano Wataru washi paper panels, and custom Shigaraki-ware ceramic soaking tubs across three suites.
Hands-on kintsugi and incense workshops at on-site POJ Studio alongside artisan breakfast at Kissa Kishin.
Four century-old timber Kyo-machiya townhouses sensitively unified with restored wooden framing and modern skylit volumes.
On a quiet Higashiyama lane, steps from Toyokuni Shrine and the Kyoto National Museum
Rooms
Hatano Wataru washi paper panels line soft plaster walls, paired with custom Shigaraki ceramic soaking tubs overlooking leafy shrine gardens.
Backstory
Conservation architect Shigenori Uoya unified four century-old wooden townhouses, carving out double-height light wells while preserving original structural timbers.
Eat & drink
Kissa Kishin pours siphon coffee and matcha alongside multi-course Japanese breakfasts highlighting seasonal Kyoto produce.
The neighborhood
Tucked along a quiet Higashiyama lane, the property sits steps from Toyokuni Shrine and the Kyoto National Museum's garden grounds.
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