Restored machiya bolthole
Passing through reception reveals a private cobblestone alleyway lit by paper lanterns, evoking the nocturnal magic of historic Kyoto.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
NOMURA-crafted interiors juxtapose dark exposed structural timbers and delicate wooden lattices with minimalist private semi-open-air garden baths.
Remarkable
Over a century of Meiji-era history preserved across traditional timber kyomachiya townhouses along an authentic Kyoto roji alley.
Notable
Neighborhood immersion through residential Shimogyo living, complimentary evening sake in the guest lounge, and quiet ryokan hospitality.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along quiet residential lanes near Mibudera Temple, the hotel sits five minutes on foot from bustling Hankyu Omiya Station.
The rooms
Bi-level townhouses feature exposed heritage timbers, tatami living spaces, and cedar or stone open-air baths in private ground-floor courtyards.
Baths and massage
Courtyard cedar tubs come with scented bath salts, and therapists provide custom body stretch and massage on your tatami.
At the table
Wagyu Ryotei bungo serves multi-course Oita beef tableside. Upstairs, the guest lounge pours complimentary sake and local craft beer.
How it began
The project rescued an entire L-shaped Meiji-era alleyway from demolition, transforming twenty-three century-old machiya townhouses into an enclosed enclave.
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.