Kyo-machiya
祇 -kunitsukami-
You are cordially invited to embark on a genuine Kyoto living experience at "Kunitsukami" araka-tanaka.
"Kunitsukami" araka-tanaka is a traditional Japanese 'Kyo-machiya' is centrally-located in Gion. It was designated in Gion historic district building by Kyoto City Gov. The house was built in 1892, and was completely restored under the supervision of Kyoto City Gov, and it was stand up for historical Gion principle. It is rented an entire house, and private!
About the room
An added modern touch for comfort is the luxurious bathing area and bathroom...where you can soak in the bathtub of pottery while gazing at ‘’Tsubo Niwa’’ garden, after a full day of sightseeing. The bathtub is from Sigaraki ware, and made by hand of traditional craftsman. And, as the room will be separated by traditional Japanese Shouji (wooden and papered sliding doors) with flowers beautifully arranged along the walls, you will feel a sense of warmth. Thus, the guest can experience Japanese aesthetic feeling and mystery in objects of everyday life. The living area is adjacent to its own small ’’ Tsubo Niwa’’ garden. There are both floor-heating system and bath-heating system, keeping the place warmer in the winter season. There is space called’’ Hiroen’’ which is located in between living room and garden. This space will give a feeling both outside and inside when the guest are sitting, and there is also designated a World Heritage Site ‘’Yakusugi’’ dining table, which is a Japanese cedar that term 'Yakusugi' refers to trees are more than 1,000 years old. It is forbid the cutting of ‘’Yakusugi’’ now. The lights bring fun to the room, antique lights, special orders for hand-made bamboo with paper lights, and traditional wire work ’’Gaishi Biki’’ on the ceiling. Wooden floor and Table were rubbed with natural 100% perilla oil which has been used by Kyoto's Machiya house. The house can accommodate a maximum of 3 persons and it provides a Japanese luxury style Futons on the tatami mat floors. The tatami is using an undyed organic straw mat, and which is an authentic first-grade base of tatami.
Facility information
Accommodation: 4 people / Futon: Single 2 Double 1 / Area: 66㎡
Facility
Wi-Fi (free) / hot water supply / Cooling / Heating / Refrigerator / Stove / Microwave / Oven / Open-air bath / jacuzzi / Bathtub / Washing machine / dryer / Iron / Private entrance / Paid parking lot outside the site / Self check-in / Numeric keypad / Fire alarm / Carbon monoxide detector / Digestive system / Backyard / Flat house (house without stairs)
Amenities
Hair dryer / towel / sheets / soap / shampoo / toilet paper / hanger / Sheets / pot / Frying pan / Tableware / Cutlery
Address
祇 - kunitsukami -
157 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku,
Kyoto 605-0811