Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Outside the door
Machiya townhouse refuge
Exterior koshi latticework filters daylight into the lounge, where guests sip curated teas beside a quiet tsuboniwa courtyard garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Woven bamboo ajiro ceilings, exterior koshi latticework, and interlocking tsugite carpentry framing modern boutique interiors.
Notable
Restored wooden machiya townhouse architecture designated as an Important Scenic Building by the City of Kyoto.
Notable
Catered morning Kyoto shidashi bento boxes and afternoon artisanal teas enjoyed beside a quiet tsuboniwa courtyard garden.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along a quiet alley near Bukko-ji temple, the hotel is a short walk from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi shopping.
The rooms
Interiors feature woven bamboo ajiro ceilings, tatami matting in select suites, and custom artwork made from salvaged historic timbers.
Restaurant
THE MACHIYA LOUNGE
Breakfast arrives as catered shidashi bento with rolled dashimaki tamago, or hot panini made with local bakery breads.
How it began
Conceived around tsugu, or joining past and present, the design connects a designated historic timber townhouse with modern boutique quarters.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
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.