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"I wanted to experience living in a traditional machiya in Kyoto and this beautifully renovated machiya was perfect. They've done an amazing job keeping most of it's original features, but added a modern twist to it, giving it a wonderful aesthetic. I was expecting the machiya to be freezing cold without turning on the heater due to machiyas having poor insulation, but it wasn't cold at all with the heater off. As with older machiyas, the sound proofing was lacking, but the experience in staying...

"Had a lovely stay, really enjoyed the whole experience! Highly recommend. "

"If I could, I would give this place six stars in a five-star rating system. The hotel was recommended by a Japanese friend of mine who grew up in Kyoto. When I told him I wanted to stay in a place with traditional Japanese style, he suggested this one. I already liked it a lot from the photos online, but when I walked through the door, it was even more beautiful than I imagined. The staff was incredibly kind. We made a mistake when we first arrived—we dropped off our luggage at another,...

"The AC was super dirty. Other than that the house was great. Location is also perfect with a nice restaurant across."

"Not only is it a beautiful place to stay but very peaceful. Our host was very loving, accompanying, and we didn't want to leave. Also, try the pajamas! I bought two pair. "

"I really liked the machiya (townhouse). It was fun with our party all together in one house. Loved the Japanese bath overlooking the garden. Once I realized that email would be the easiest way to communicate, communication was easy."