Experience Kyoto not as a tourist, but as a resident. This unique luxury inn has transformed an entire historic alley of townhouses into a private world, offering a chance to “inhabit” a piece of the city’s living culture.
Stay in a “Living, Breathing” Piece of Kyoto
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- Stay in a beautifully restored traditional machiya townhouse.
- Experience the unique concept of an entire historic alley transformed into a luxury inn.
- Enjoy a private, immersive cultural stay unlike any standard hotel.
An Entire Alley Reimagined as Your Hotel
This unique luxury ryokan has reimagined an entire alley of over 110-year-old machiya townhouses. This allows you to offer a story not just of staying in a hotel, but of inhabiting a piece of Kyoto’s living, breathing culture.
A Story in Every Room
Each of the renovated machiya has a theme based on an element of nature significant to Japanese culture (e.g., Take/Bamboo, Mizu/Water). Staying here is like stepping into a curated story, a level of thematic detail most hotels lack.
Your Guide to a Memorable Experience
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Upon check-in, take a walk down the lantern-lit alley to fully appreciate the unique atmosphere before entering your room.
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Enjoy the welcome drink and sweets in the central lounge, a great place to relax and meet other guests.
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Make use of the luxurious, private hinoki wood bath in your room for an authentic Japanese bathing experience.
