“Sarabu”-Kyoto Machiya house with Zen Gazebo!

Private open-air bath and meditation room included! “Sarabu” is a small two-story townhouse in Kyoto Higashiyama that is 100 years old. Machiya is a historic house that the people of Kyoto have lived in and protected, basically built with wood, soil, bamboo, and paper. It is produced by the neighboring townhouse, "Tsubara". Sarabu is a little modern, but the theme is Zen, and there is a simple and authentic Japanese garden, and the open-air bath while watching the garden is the best! You can meditate or read in the gazebo in the corner of the garden, which is like a small tea room. Looking at the garden here may help you find answers to your heart's wanderings. The bedroom on the 2nd floor has 2 beds, 2 futons, and a toilet. The kitchen is stocked with free drinks and you can cook simple meals. There are antiques and seasonal art throughout the house. There are many famous temples and shrines nearby, such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kenrin-ji Temple, and Sanjusangendo, all within walking distance of the house. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is also about 20 minutes away, and it's nice to take a walk along the Kamogawa River. Gion, where there are many Michelin restaurants, is 10 minutes away, and the supermarket is 3 minutes away! A quiet house that you wouldn't think is in the middle of the city. You can soak in the open-air bath after returning from sightseeing to relieve the fatigue of the day. The space This is a 100-year-old traditional two-story Kyoto townhouse! Your group can use the entire house. In the corner of the simple Zen garden, there is a small gazebo like a tea room where you can sit zazen, meditate, or read, and the open-air bath is the ultimate comfort! A stay in this small townhouse will allow you to experience true Japanese culture and will be one of your wonderful memories of Kyoto. Guest access Guests have access to the entire house, except for the locked private residence. Other things to note * Please provide an ID at check-in.Guests are asked to upload a profile photo. * Please be sure to let us know your arrival time. * If you are accompanied by a child, please let us know their age in advance. * For 2 people, please use the bed.Please let us know in advance if you would like to use futons in the Japanese-style room for two people. * The tatami mats in the Japanese-style room are made of very delicate materials and are always kept clean.Never roll the suitcase casters on the tatami mats. Also, please wear shoes (or slippers) in the dining room and kitchen, and take off your shoes everywhere else. * Kyoto City Accommodation Tax will be charged in cash at check-in. 400 yen per person per night (if the accommodation fee is less than 20,000 yen per person per night) 1000 yen (if the accommodation fee for 1 person per night is 20,000 yen or more) 　　　　　 ¥4,000 (if the room rate per person per night is ¥50,000 or more) * We have to accept “Kyoto city accommodation tax” by cash when you check in. (Per person, per night) 400 yen—when the cost is less than 20,000 yen 1000 yen—when the cost is 20,000 yen or more ¥4,000—when the cost is ¥50,000 or more Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市 | 京都市指令保医セ第　２８１　号