Reikaku Yasaka | Gion | Historical Machiya

Reikaku Yasaka was a building in ruins with the floor tilted by at least 30cm when we discovered this hidden jewel. The restoration was particularly difficult due to the state it was in but our craftsman’s determination to bring this Machiya back to its formal glory paid off for Reikaku Yasaka. The result is Japanese craftsmanship at its best and we are very proud to be able to share the result with the rest of the world. Check our other house as an alternate option @ Reikaku Kiyomizu-Gojo The space Reikaku Yasaka is a Machiya that has been built for nearly 100 years. Our carefully crafted design is able to maintain the authenticity of the building with the comfort of modernity. When entering the entrance of Reikaku Yasaka, the tall ceiling, open space and woodwork will be sure to impress. After entering into the main part of the building, there is a modern living room and kitchen with natural wooden flooring with a Japanese tatami room towards the back of the building. Although both rooms have a clear view of our Japanese garden, we specifically located the tatami room towards the back side next to the spectacular Japanese Garden designed by a Kyoto-based professional gardener to give you the level of serenity you deserve. On the second floor, you can clearly see the wooden frame of the original structure still remain firmly intact above two separate bedrooms, this is the essence of what Kyoto’s craftsman was trying to preserve. Rather than creating two separate tatami rooms, we have decided to craft one of the rooms in tatami and the other in natural wood to clearly expose the contrasting beauty of both. Looking outside of the window from the tatami room, you will also see the garden of one of the oldest temples in Japan. Reikaku Yasaka is not short of modern facilities despite the fact that it is over 100 years old. With a washroom on both floors and a bathroom with direct access to the Japanese garden, this premium accommodation will fulfill your need to relax after a busy day of sightseeing in Kyoto across all seasons. Special Features include: 1. Luggage storage room is available onsite for our guests prior to check-in and after check-out 2. Floor heating is available in all room including the bathroom to ensure our guest stays warm in colder seasons 3. Independent building rather than a Terrance Machiya located on a quiet public road ensuring our guests are not distracted by noise at night and can locate our Machiya easily 4. Western living room with sofa and Japanese Tatami style living are both available 5. Toilet available on both floors 6. Western bed and Futon style (Traditional Japanese floor Mattress) are both available for our guest 7. Large Kitchen 8. Large Japanese Cypress bathroom with large window overlooking Japanese Garden 9. Delicately designed using authentic Japanese traditional material with modern appliances such as air-conditioner and washing machine well-hidden out to ensure full visual enjoyment Guest access To ensure complete privacy, we do not rent out Reikaku Yasaka to more than one group at a time. Our guests has access to the entire property during the stay. Other things to note Reikaku Yasaka's offering on the Airbnb website is for travelers who are looking for a self-service experience. However, given the delicacy of the building, we request our guests to give our clean staff permission to enter and clean the building once when the stay is more than 4 days. Additional cleaning upon request may be possible at a service charge of JPY10,000 per session. We do provide equipment such as a vacuum cleaner to allow our guests to perform basic cleaning during their stay. However， due to the delicacy of tatami, please only use it for the area with wooden/tile flooring. Registration details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市 | 京都市指令保医セ第５８１号