Why not having Japanese Experience at Accommodation?

As having written in my second blog entitled Uniqueness of Kyoto, traditional Kyoto Townhouses (Kyoto Machiya in Japanese) and modern buildings are shared in the historical Japanese city.

Do you think you can stay night(s) at a Kyoto Townhouse as a tourist?

Positively the answer is there are Kyoto Machiya accommodation, so yes you can stay!!

If you are interested in our culture, then why not having unique Japanese experience by staying at a Kyoto Machiya Townhouse? You may feel it is your second home in Japan after your stay.

The Entrance at Machiya

Actually you will have to obey house rules including those applied in the old days (in the ways how residents behaved when the accommodation was a residence house), but it would be your unique experience in your life and you would not experience anywhere else in the world. Indeed hotels in Kyoto would not offer you such great experiences.

Wearing Geta (Japanese Shoes) in Machiya

No matter which room you are staying, you will go through Toriniwa, the old corridor with geta. The corridor was designed as a path to shops in the townhouse in the old days when the building was a residence house where residents opened their business. You will feel as if you are on a time trip.

The Corridor at Machiya

Then a traditional Japanese room is awaiting you. It is floored with tatami, Japanese mat that creates warm Japanese atmosphere. Sleeping in a Japanese futon is another unique experience. Basically guests are encouraged to place futon by themselves to experience Japanese life style, but staff members will help you if you are not sure how to do. Don't worry!!

Traditional Japanese Guest Room

Also if you are lucky, you will be able to see a traditional Japanese garden in your room that will comfort you to stay.

Viewing Traditional Japanese Garden

Warm and Comfortable Guest Room

Only visiting temples and shrines is not enough for your unique trip in Japan? Then come to a traditional Kyoto Machiya! We need nice guests in January and February.

For more information, you can visit
www.sanjojuku.com
www.shouan.jp

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We look forward to seeing you at a Kyoto Machiya Inn.

Thank you and have a happy trip plan to visit Kyoto.