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If you had to pick one of Japan's most traditional cities, it would have to be Kyoto, and walking along the streets of Gion, you can't help but stop by the quaint houses on the side of the road, and the geisha you pass by by will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.
Few people may know that these houses are traditional Japanese "machiyas" that record the history of Kyoto. Now, visitors can live in a century-old mansion in Kyoto and experience Kyoto at its purest level.
🤗 What is a machiya?
A machiya is a traditional Japanese building in which several houses are connected together, usually a house and a shop, and the machiya in Kyoto is also known as the "Kyoto machiya".
The history of machiya dates back to the Heian period, and the all-wooden structure and courtyard are the most distinctive features of machiya, which are generally several storeys high, with front bunks and back residences, and are divided by shoji doors in the middle, usually with narrow entrances and rectangular shapes, while Japanese-style gardens made of bluestone and plants bring wind and sunlight into the interior.
According to the definition of Kyoto City, only "wooden houses built before 1950 according to the traditional wooden shaft construction method" can be called a Kyoto machiya. With the development of the times, most of Kyoto's machiya houses have been demolished and rebuilt, and a few have been restored and protected into inns and restaurants, and today there are only about 40,000 machiya houses in Kyoto, and the number is decreasing every year.
The charm of Kyoto lies in the fact that it retains its intact traditional culture, and machiya is a representative of Kyoto's architectural aesthetics and traditional culture.
Kyoto's well-known machiya brand is "Rinn", which has dozens of machiya accommodations, most of which have been restored from century-old houses, and have cleverly incorporated modern elements while retaining the traditional style to increase the convenience of accommodation.
Machiya is sure to give you an unforgettable experience compared to a cold hotel, so today I would like to recommend 7 Machiya inns owned by Rinn.
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1.铃 祇园建仁寺(Rinn Gion Kenninji) - 〒605-0805 京都市東山区博多町69
2.铃 北御门(Rinn Kitagomon) - 〒605-0815 京都市東山区北御門町256
3.鈴 祇園花灯路(Rinn Gion Hanatouro) - 〒605-0811 京都市東山区小松町555
4.铃 上夷(Rinn Kamiebisu) - 〒600-8242 京都市下京区上夷町152
5.铃 白川南(Rinn Shirakawa South) - 〒605-0025 京都市東山区堤町509
6.铃 四季十乐(Rinn Shiki Juraku) - 〒602-8046 京都市上京区近衛町165
7.铃 高级町家 风雅(Rinn Premium Fuga) - 〒604-8404京都市中京区聚楽廻東町31-10
1. 铃 祇园建仁寺(Rinn Gion Kenninji)
Located in the area of Kyoto's popular attractions, this inn offers a panoramic view of Kenninji Temple and is close to the Kamogawa River and Gion.
The house is designed with the theme of bamboo forest, and has a dreamlike bamboo forest scenery. While emphasizing the traditional culture of Kyoto, it is also a space that perfectly blends Kyoto's classical and modern with the full integration of new things and culture.
The hotel has a total of four floors, 23 rooms, all of which are double or triple rooms, the area is not large, but it is very comfortable!
In addition to walking to major scenic spots, it is also very close to the business district, and across the Kamogawa River is Takashimaya and Nishiki Market, which is very convenient for shopping and eating. The cherry blossoms of Kenninji Temple are beautiful, and the Internet celebrity garden is beyond the piece!
Address: 〒605-0805 69, Hakata-cho, Higashiyama-san, Kyoto-shi
Transportation: It is 400 meters away from the Gion Shijo subway station, and there are many bus lines nearby, and there are buses that go directly to Arashiyama.
Nearby attractions: Kenninji, Gion, Hanamikoji, Kodaiji, Yasaka Shrine, Kamogawa and more are all within walking distance.
Price: 590-3K+ (in season)
Area: 15-27㎡
Capacity: 2-3 people
2. 铃 北御门(Rinn Kitagomon)
Not far from Kenninji and closer to Gion and Kiyomizudera Temple, the Kitagomon store opened in 2020 and is relatively new overall. It is also a quiet location, and it used to be the location of the Ten Zen Master Forest, and it is said that it was the place where Ushiwakamaru (Genyoshitsune) and Musashibo Benkei signed the vow of master and servant.
The hotel is designed with the theme of the forest land, decorated with painting boards depicting pine trees and flowers, and the whole is decorated with wood, with smart homes, all rooms have tatami mat areas, and there are also superior rooms with balconies and separate Japanese-style rooms.
The biggest feature of this house is that the room is larger, and the smallest room is also 28 square meters, which is suitable for people who want convenient transportation and have requirements for accommodation quality. **
Address: 〒605-0815 256 Kita-Gomon-cho, Toyama-san, Kyoto-shi
Access: 400 meters from Shimizu Gojo Station
Price: ¥590-3K+ (in season)
Nearby attractions: Gion, Kiyomizudera Temple, Yasaka Shrine
Price: 1k-3k+
Area: 28-34㎡
Capacity: 2-4 people
3.鈴 祇園花灯路(Rinn Gion Hanatouro)
Located in a secluded alley behind Hanamikoji, this hotel blends in with the historic Gion and is just a minute's walk from Gion – so to speak. If you stay here, you can choose to walk along the stone path in the early morning before the tourists arrive, and you can see a different view of Kyoto.
The hotel was renovated in 2023 and has just opened for a short time, with new facilities. The overall style is the same as the temperament of Gion, calm and simple. The rooms are oversized, with modern beds and Japanese-style tatami mats, and some Japanese-style rooms have private terraces with views of the temple and Higashiyama.
All rooms are comfortably equipped with traditional Japanese cypress bathtubs and rain showers. But the price is also relatively expensive, suitable for friends with a higher budget.
Address: 〒605-0811 555 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-san, Kyoto-shi
Access: 300 meters from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
Nearby attractions: Gion, Hanamikoji 1-minute walk, Yasaka Shrine 800 meters
Price: 1K2-4k+
Area: 32.5-45㎡
Occupancy: 2-4
4.铃 上夷(Rinn Kamiebisu)
The hotel is decorated in a black and white style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and yin and yang, while also preserving traditional Kyoto craftsmanship that is cool and elegant.
The room is spacious enough to open two 28-inch suitcases. The hotel is located in a quiet alley near Kyoto Station, about a 10-minute walk to the station, Kyoto Station is the transportation hub of Kyoto, and it is easy to get to everywhere, Kyoto Station also has Isetan and Tomoto Hachiki, and there is also a bus stop (207, 205, etc.) near the hotel to reach the Arashiyama and Ohara areas.
In the off-season, you can stay at least 4 or 500 yuan, It is more suitable for friends with a lower budget, if you plan to take a car to Fushimi, Nara and other places at Kyoto Station, then it is very convenient to live here.
Address: 〒600-8242 152 Joicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
Access: 800 meters from Kyoto Station
Nearby attractions: Nishi Honganji, Higashi Honganji, Kyoto Tower
Price: 500-2k+
Area: 18-37㎡
Occupancy: 2-4
5.铃 白川南(Rinn Shirakawa South)
It is also a super located store in the center of the Higashiyama Scenic Area, close to Shirakawa and lined with willow trees, so the hotel is designed with Shirakawa and willow trees as inspiration, creating a simple and calm style.
The hotel is within walking distance of Seiren-in Temple and Chion-in Temple, these two niche temples are highly recommended, there are not many tourists, and the courtyard is beautiful. Nanzenji Temple is about 1.7 kilometers from the hotel, the largest temple complex in Kyoto, and you can also enjoy the famous tofu dish "Shunsho", which is not far from Gien and Yasaka Shrine.
The lobby has a tatami mat corner to create a tea room atmosphere, where guests can relax or chat. There are a total of 11 rooms, each with a spacious tatami area, and a double room can be won from as low as 600+ in the off-season.
It is worth mentioning that the largest room on the top floor is particularly luxurious, with a 70-square-meter balcony with a Japanese garden, a separate living room, and a Japanese-style room, and can accommodate up to 5 people, with no more than a few hundred yen per person!
Address: 〒605-0025 509 Tsutsutsumicho, Toyama District, Kyoto City
Access: 190 meters walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line and Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Line
Nearby attractions: Chion-in, Seiren-in, Nanzen-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Gien Garden, Heian Jingu Shrine
Price: 600-3k+
Area: 32-70㎡
Occupancy: 2-5
6.铃 四季十乐(Rinn Shiki Juraku)
Located in a quiet neighborhood north of Kyoto, the hotel was renovated from a century-old townhouse and opened in 2022 after a renovation, with a total of 10 rooms, with rooms 1 and 10 being the largest, with 68 square meters and a capacity of 4 people, and other rooms for up to 2 people.
Each room is a detached villa with a high level of privacy, and the interior design and decoration are completely different, hence the name "Four Seasons Ten Joys". It is a hotel that has appeared in magazines many times, and you can feel the unique Japanese aesthetics.
You can feel the history of the building from the gate, and Sotetsu has been attached to the stone for more than 150 years. The interior basically maintains the all-wooden structure, antique, air conditioning, washing machine, modern kitchen and bathroom and other conveniences, and there is floor heating on the first floor!
This is one of the few hotels in the Suzu family that has a restaurant attached to it, and the restaurant is connected to a Japanese garden, and every guest can enjoy free breakfast and afternoon tea, and it is really a pleasure to eat breakfast while watching the scenery, and in the evening, you can order a drink at the bar and enjoy the quiet night in Kyoto.
Kawaramachi-dori Waki Market is within a 5-minute drive and Nijo Castle is 1.4 kilometers away, with Kyoto Gyoen National Garden within walking distance. This is a relatively less accessible townhouse, but you can experience the authentic atmosphere of a machiya.
There are also plenty of treasure restaurants nearby that are worth trying, such as Sumibi Kappo Ifuki, Grilled Wagyu Beef & Maeda, Kyotenjin Noguchi, etc.
Address: 〒602-8046 165 Kineicho, Jokyo-ku, Kyoto City
Access: 10-minute walk from [Marutamachi] Station on the Karasuma Line
Nearby attractions: Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Nijo Castle, CITIC Museum of Art
Price: 1k5-3k+
Area: 32-68㎡
Occupancy: 2-4
7.铃 高级町家 风雅(Rinn Premium Fuga)
One of the most exclusive hotels introduced, it has two single-family machihouses in the north and south, each with an area of nearly 100 square meters, and can accommodate up to 7 people.
Don't think it's just an inn, it used to be the site of the Heiiankyo Daigokuden Hall, which has a history of more than 100 years, and if you walk north from here to Uchino Children's Park, you can see the "Daigokuden Ruins Monument" commemorating it.
The hotel completely retains the style of the building, such as rough earth walls, Japanese garden, shoji gate, etc., very Japanese, it is simply a house in a Japanese drama!
There are three bedrooms in total, one modern and two Japanese tatami mats. The bathroom is a Japanese-style wooden bathtub facing the garden, so you can enjoy the view of the garden while soaking.
You can pre-order a Japanese breakfast and it will be delivered to your room. If you're on a budget, it's a great place to enjoy your vacation, with a few families or with good friends. There are vacant rooms on May Day, and you can get 1500 per capita on holidays.
Address: 〒604-8404 31-10 Higashicho, Juraku, Nakakyo-ku, Kyoto City
Access: 800 meters from JR Nijo Station
Nearby attractions: Nijo Castle
Price: Depending on the number of guests, it is less than 1k per person in the off-season
Area: 96㎡
Occupancy: 2-7
In addition to the Suzu Group, there are many good machiya accommodations such as Kyotoya 京と家 and Kyoto Machiya Gospel, so you can choose according to the area you want to stay in and your budget. Since most of the machiya are 100 years old, you need to be careful not to light an open fire indoors when you live in it.
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