Tea and Retreat villa in southern part of Kyoto

Save up to 30% on extended stays. now is the perfect time to visit In Kyotanabe, Kyoto—home to Japan’s finest Gyokuro—stands Fugenji Itoutei, a 200year old heritage residence in quiet seclusion. Once the Meiji-era home of a tea-merchant family who helped bring Japanese tea to the world, its bath designed by architect Fumihiko Sano offers the openness of an outdoor onsen. Amid Japan’s finest tea fields, guests can enjoy a private tea ceremony, whisk-making, and seasonal dinners by visiting chefs The space 【Bedrooms】 *Bedroom 1 has two semi-double beds and an adjoining private toilet. *Bedroom 2 has one double bed. *Bedroom 3 has two futon (tatami beds). All are covered with luxurious hotel-quality linens. *All rooms are equipped with air conditioning. *Environmentally friendly bath amenities *Bose Bluetooth speaker. *Bedroom 1 has a flat-screen TV (local channels and movies available through Amazon). There are no TV facilities in the other rooms to ensure a relaxing time. 【Kitchen】 The kitchen-dining area is spacious, with high ceilings that provide a sense of openness. It's equipped with a gas stove, a microwave, and an oven, in addition to a coffee maker, cooking utensils, pots, and pans. The dinnerware includes artisan pieces and lacquerware. The space also includes air conditioning and floor heating for comfort. 【Bathroom】 The bathroom, designed with the concept of "an open-air bath integrated with a 'tsubo-niwa' garden", is a special space designed by architect Fumihiko Sano. 【Japanese Garden】 The spacious Japanese garden features pines and cedars over 100 years old, and a variety of Japanese flora that changes with the seasons. 【Library】 There's a library in a renovated Japanese storehouse. From the library, you can enjoy reading while sipping tea, with a full view of the Japanese garden. It's also a place where you can witness beautiful sunsets. 【Theater Room】 There's a theater room in a renovated Japanese storehouse, where you can fully enjoy your favorite movies on a large screen with a 5.1 ch sound system. Other things to note -Please read house rules before booking. -It is located in an ideal location for tourism, with easy access to Japan's three major tourist destinations: Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto, all within a 30-minute drive. -We can recommend nearby restaurants or arrange for a private chef to come (additional charges apply). -In consideration of the environment, we do not provide disposable amenities such as toothbrushes, nor do we provide pajamas. -As our location is rich in nature, you may encounter small creatures such as flies and spiders. We do not recommend staying if you have an aversion to insects. -Mosquitoes are common from spring to autumn. We provide mosquito coils, but if you're particularly sensitive, please bring your own insect repellent spray. -Cleaning tools are available for long stays if needed. -We also offer optional mid-stay cleaning service. Registration Details M260022787