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2 sovrum1+ badrumSovplats för 475 kvm

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Kyoto, Kyoto
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min till fots‬
  • Kyoto-tornet
    ‪16 min till fots‬
  • Kiyomizu-templet
    ‪17 min till fots‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min med bil‬

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2 sovrum (sovplats för 4)

Sovrum 1

1 queensize-säng

Sovrum 2

2 futoner (dubbla)

1 badrum, 1 toalett

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Om boendet

Kyoto tradition med modern lyx, familjevänligt i utmärkt läge

Machiya Lily är en skräddarsydd blandning av traditionell Kyoto-arkitektur och modern lyx. Machiya Lily öppnades först i mitten av Meiji-perioden (1896) som en Kimono-butik. Fastigheten förblev i samma familj fram till 2013 då jag köpte den och började den långa restaureringsprocessen. Mitt mål i restaureringen var att bevara så mycket av det ursprungliga hantverket som möjligt samtidigt som jag lägger till de moderna bekvämligheterna som en lyxfastighet kräver. När du bor i Machiya Lily är du bokstavligen omgiven av Kyoto-historien. Hemmet är fullt möblerat, inklusive kabel-tv, trådlöst internet, tvättmaskin och torktumlare och alla bekvämligheter.
Machiya Lily är perfekt beläget för gästerna som vill bo i historiska Kyoto medan de njuter av lugn och ro. Sanjusangendo Temple, Toyokuni Shrine och Kyoto National Museum ligger alla inom 8 minuters promenad. Keihan Express-tågstopp Shichijo och Kamogawa-floden ligger båda inom 6 minuters promenad i den andra riktningen. Lokala busshållplatser, butiker och kaféer ligger alla inom fem minuters promenad. Kyoto station är en 20 minuters promenad eller en kort bussresa eller taxiresa bort.
När du kommer in i Machiya Lily kommer du in i vardagsrummet. Detta rum kallades ”doma” på japanska men har omvandlats till ett vardagsrum med soffa, stor platt-TV, slutbord och inbyggda surroundljudhögtalare. En vägg har täckts med ”urushi washi”, en speciell typ av handmålade papper tillverkade i Kyoto. Denna vägg är markerad med accentbelysning och är en av de två huvudsakliga funktionerna i vardagsrummet. Golvet i vardagsrummet är en stenbricka som finns i traditionella butikshus och gör att gästerna kan bära sina skor i vardagsrummet. Två skjutdörrar skiljer vardagsrummet från resten av huset och dessa dörrar är det andra mittpunkten i vardagsrummet. Dörrarna och glaset går från 1920-talet och är en av mina favoritaspekter i hemmet.
När du tar bort dina skor och kliver upp från vardagsrummet in i matsalen kommer du in i mitten av huset. En takfönster till vänster ger dig ljus till matsalen och det fullt utrustade köket är till höger. Köksskåpet är skräddarsytt av lokala träarbetare från ett antikt möbel kallat ”mizuya dansu”. Bänkskivan är gjord av ett enda stycke japansk Hinoki (en typ av cypress) från Arashiyama-området. Du hittar inte ett köksskåp som detta någon annanstans i världen. Köket innehåller en Nespresso-kaffemaskin, kylskåp i full storlek, temperaturkontrollerat vinkabin, mikrovågsugn, spis, brödrost, grytor, kokkärl och porslin för fyra personer.
På baksidan av huset finns det traditionella "tvitsu" eller tatami-rummet. Detta rum har utsikt över den japanska trädgården "tsuboniwa". Trädgården har en japansk lönnträd, en tempelsten i Edo-eran och en automatisk vattenfunktion som fyller hemmet med ljudet av rinnande vatten tre gånger varje dag. Tatamirummet kan användas som ett sovrum för upp till två personer eller som ett bra ställe att koppla av, titta på trädgården och lyssna på det avkopplande ljudet av rinnande vatten efter en lång dag med sightseeing. Tatamirummet har också en traditionell "tokonoma" där en traditionell rullning eller annat konstverk visas. Konstverket förändras med årstiderna. Skåpet på den bortre väggen, intill konstverket, har specifikt byggts så att en person kan sitta på toppen och luta sig tillbaka mot väggen medan han njuter av trädgården eller läser en bok. Detta är inte ett traditionellt drag i en Kyomachiya men jag designade den för mitt eget bruk eftersom jag helt enkelt tycker det är bekvämare än att sitta på tatami. Du kan se ett foto av den här funktionen nedan. Badrummet på första våningen har dusch och badkar i full storlek som också har utsikt över trädgården. Väggarna i badet är gjorda av aromatisk japansk Cypress som ger en unik känsla och doft till badet. Eftersom skor inte bärs i huset (utom vardagsrummet) är de hårda trägolven på första våningen utrustade med golvvärme.
Övervåningen består av ett sovrum och en andra toalett. Detta rum har en riktig queen size-säng och två fåtöljer. Det finns också ett skrivbord och en stol för att skriva brev och en annan samling böcker. Skjutdörren till övervåningen är en traditionell dörr som inte längre är vanlig. Om du är en fan av äldre japanska filmer har du sett dörrar som detta. Det skjutbara träfönstret i mitten av dörren är ett utmärkt exempel på Meiji-tidens hantverk. Bambusblinden (sudare) utanför övervåningsfönstren (liksom i trädgården) gjordes av Mr. och Mrs. Kubota vars familj har gjort persienner i Kyoto sedan 1883.
Machiya Lily är en unik kombination av historia och modern lyx. Jag har gjort allt för att bevara själen hos denna egendom och örat i vilken den byggdes samtidigt som den blev en lyxig och bekväm plats att bo. Jag hoppas att du kommer att njuta av det så mycket som jag har. Om du har några frågor kontakta mig.

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ACCOMMODATION RULES 1. Smoking is NOT allowed. 2. People other than those in the Guest party may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest. 3. Machiya Lily is privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises. The owners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. All guests expressly assume the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises by completing their reservation. 4. The Guest will be charged for any damages of the building and furnishings that were caused by those in the Guest party. 5. Only use appliances for their intended uses 6. Pets are NOT allowed. 7. Housekeeping : There is no daily housekeeping service. Linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rate. Do not remove towels or linens from the property. 8. Guests should avoid causing a noise disturbance for the neighbors. 9. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at any time. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages. Machiya Lily is an authentic Kyo-Machiya licensed and inspected by the City of Kyoto, it meets all fire and safety regulations set forth by the City of Kyoto. It is equipped with emergency lighting, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, emergency flashlights, and a phone-line. - Machiya Lily has been restored to maintain its historic character and to comply with the regulations governing historic buildings in Kyoto. For example, Shioji (window coverings) are made of real Washi (Japanese handmade paper). The Fusuma (sliding partitions) are all period pieces so please open and close the doors and windows carefully. - A Kyo-Machiya is designed to breathe; this allows the Machiya to be comfortable all year round. Kyo-Machiya are made primarily of natural materials and the layout allows for air to flow from the front of the Machiya to the back. This is part of the character of Machiya Lily. If you open the windows at the front, and back of the Machiya there is a natural flow of air. This works to ventilate the Machiya, and keep it cool during the summer. - Machiya Lily has a modern Japanese style bath with a deep bath tub, wash area with wash basin, and dressing area. Even though it is modern, the design and usage is Japanese. Please only soak in the bath tub. No soap products are to be used in the tub. The Japanese etiquette for bathing is to wash thoroughly first, and then relax in the deep bath tub. Please remember this point if you are going to visit a Sento (public bath) or an Onsen (a traditional Japanese Inn). - All Kyo-machiyas have some Tatami flooring. Machiya Lily has traditional tatami flooring in the back room of the first floor. This flooring is made from rice straw to form the core and Igusa straw (soft rush straw) for the covering. The natural material of tatami flooring allows it to stain very easily. Do not place or leave any wet, damp, or moist items on the TATAMI, it will stain. - - Machiya Lily has a Tsuboniwa (small Japanese garden measuring approximately 5 square meters). The elements included are a Mizubachi (Japanese water feature) and a Japanese maple tree. Please enjoy the scenery. The water feature is on an automatic timer and will turn on three times throughoutt the day. DO NOT smoke in the garden. - Please keep the noise to a minimum, sounds travel easily in a Machiya. - Machiya Lily is equipped with high speed fiber-optic internet connection via Wi-Fi, and cable television. - The toilets and air conditioners/heaters operate to latest environmental standards. Please keep the environment in mind when using these appliances. - Many of the light fittings are original and difficult to replace. Please take care. - No Smoking inside or outside of Machiya Lily. - It is a Japanese custom to remove shoes before entering into a home. Machiya Lily is designed so that you can wear your shoes in the front room (living room) but should remove your shoes before stepping up into the rest of the home. Slippers are provided and you may wear these slippers throughout the home. - No pets are allowed in Machiya Lily.

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Om området

Kyoto

denna semesterbostad ligger i Higashiyama-ku, ett område i Kyoto. Kyoto-tornet och Nishiki Market är viktiga sevärdheter, och för den som gillar att shoppa rekommenderas Kawaramachi Street och Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Aquarium och Kyoto järnvägsmuseum är också värda ett besök.
Karta
Kyoto, Kyoto

I närheten

  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min till fots - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto-tornet - 16 min till fots - 1.3 km
  • Ookini Zaidan (teater) - 16 min till fots - 1.4 km
  • Kiyomizu-templet - 17 min till fots - 1.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 20 min till fots - 1.7 km

Ta sig runt

  • Shichijo station – 5 minuters promenad
  • Gojo tunnelbanestation – 14 minuters promenad
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 57 min med bil

Restauranger

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min till fots
  • ‪茶室菓崙 - ‬6 min till fots
  • ‪ラーメンの坊歩 - ‬4 min till fots
  • ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬5 min till fots
  • ‪Coffee Shop Amazon - ‬4 min till fots

Vanliga frågor och svar

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Utcheckning sker senast klockan 11.00.

Var ligger Kyoto tradition med modern lyx, familjevänligt i utmärkt läge?

Denna semesterbostad i Higashiyama-ku ligger tio minuters promenad från Kamo flod och Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu-templet och Kyoto-tornet ligger också 2 km härifrån. Shichijo station ligger på 5 minuters gångavstånd och till Kiyomizu-Gojo station promenerar du på 6 minuter.

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10 - Fantastiskt i betyg. 81 av 84 recensioner
8 - Bra i betyg. 2 av 84 recensioner
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9,8/10

Renlighet

10/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Läge

10/10

Annonsens riktighet

Recensioner

10/10 Fantastiskt

Subir P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great place and location

Wonderful place, had a great time! Great location and easy access to most sites and shopping.
Bodde här 3 nätter i maj 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Andrew L.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Excellent Stay

Our family of 4 stayed for 4 nights and really enjoyed this spot. Very convenient location in a quiet neighborhood close to subway and within walking distance to the nightlife of Kyoto. All reviews are accurate- a wonderful host and an absolutely charming beautiful property with all you could possibly need and a very authentic Japanese home
Bodde här 4 nätter i maj 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ben M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Very comfortable and beautifully restored 2 bedroom traditional Japanese house. The house is well equipped and there are lots of interesting places to explore within a relatively short distance and plenty of local restaurants and convenience stores etc within walking distance.The host was incredibly helpful and welcoming and is very generous with his extensive local knowledge. We really enjoyed our time at Machiya Lily and would definitely stay here again if we visited Kyoto (which was lovely!) again.
Bodde här 8 nätter i juni 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Katherine G.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful home and great location

Adult family of 4 stayed comfortably in this home. The home was very clean and the hosts were very helpful. We loved the separate sleeping areas. The highlight is soaking in the extra deep tub while looking at the garden and listen to the fountain. So peaceful. There were coffee shops at each end of the street and shrines, temple and museum within 2 blocks.
Bodde här 3 nätter i maj 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Andrew K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Traditional home

The home was traditional and has all of the mordern comforts. The location is very close to many places worth visiting.
Bodde här 4 nätter i mars 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Tom G.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Adorable home

Mark & Tomoko’s home is absolutely stunning. The location is near everything, shops restaurants etc. There’s a must go Sushi restaurant right across the street to boot . Mark & Tomoko were extremely responsive and made our stay a wonderful experience that we will always remember fondly
Bodde här 4 nätter i mars 2025

8/10 Bra

Erin H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful and comfortable home

We enjoyed our stay. Mark was very helpful with recommendations for the area including making restaurant reservations and providing a list of local events. There are nice restaurants nearby and the train is a short walk. The house is beautiful and very clean. We would stay here again.
Bodde här 5 nätter i juni 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ryan E.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect stay in Higashiyama

We had 4 friends stay in the property in late May and had a great stay. The house was super clean and lots of history/character, and was centrally located for a lot of the shrines, restaurants and other sites. We also really appreciated the host going out of his way to show us his favorite spots in the city. Highly recommend!
Bodde här 4 nätter i maj 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Danielle P., Sequim, WA

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Delightful stay and peope

The home was well-appointed and the owners were top notch in communicating before and during our stay.
Bodde här 4 nätter i maj 2023

6/10 Okej

James B.

Gillade: Incheckning, kommunikation och plats
Gillade inte: Renlighet

Good location in Kyoto

We liked being in a good neighborhood close to many interesting sites but away from the tourist congestion. Mark was a very responsive host.
Bodde här 6 nätter i mars 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Nicholas W.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful place and great host

Loved the beautifully restored home. Mark was a great host. Good location close to train and just a 15 to 20 minute stroll from Gion. Great gin bar around corner too !!
Bodde här 4 nätter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

JJ Z.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Terrific location, even better host

Great location around Shichijo, walking distance from most stuff that we care about. There are a lot of good hidden local gems literally within 5 mins radius around the property. Clean and quiet, and Mark had been incredibly communicative and accommodative to everything. The machiya has everything we needed. Would stay again for sure.
Bodde här 3 nätter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

John M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Most likely the best host I’ve ever stayed with

The property is everything Mark describes it to be. The space was comfortable, well appointed, clean, and close to the train and convenience stores. But the host himself really shines. Mark was incredibly helpful, and thoughtful, in responding to my queries for recommendations. He undoubtedly improved our experience in Kyoto.
Bodde här 3 nätter i juni 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Michael M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Caring details everywhere

Mark clearly made this place a labor of love. The woodwork, the little garden, the alcoves are all very thoughtful. Well located and responsive, caring hosts. A calm oasis.
Bodde här 4 nätter i oktober 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jennifer C.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Charming Kyoto Home

Our family had a wonderful stay at Machiya Lily during our visit to Kyoto. The Machiya is very charming and serene. The location is great with food and stores nearby and near transit which is very convenient for venturing out to different areas of Kyoto. Mark was extremely helpful before arriving to Kyoto in helping with planning and he and Tomoko both made our arrival welcoming and stay very comfortable.
Bodde här 6 nätter i november 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Michelle S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Loved Lily Machiya!

Lily Machiya was the perfect place for us to stay while in Kyoto. It is a beautiful apartment with all the modern luxuries needed for a comfortable stay. Mark was very good to communicate with and Tomoko was outside waiting for us when we arrived. Thank you for your lovely hospitality! We will return next time we are in Kyoto!
Bodde här 4 nätter i april 2023
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

scott l.

Great spot!

Highly recommended! A perfect location for visiting Kyoto—lots of historical sites nearby, a three-minute walk to Kamogawa river, with Pontocho street and an entire entertainment area just on the other side of the river. Our favorite was the Japanese-style tatami room with the view of the garden and natural water fountain. You can also view the garden from the bathtub, which is a fantastic way to start or finish the day. Hope to stay here again in the future!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Melissa R.

Perfect home, host and location

I think I looked at every Airbnb and VRBO option before finding Machiya Lily. And, based on Mark's great description and the appearance of the home I knew it would be great for us. We are a family of five (our youngest slept with us) and I liked that it had two levels. The house was clean (felt brand new), location was very convenient (we walked to Gion, Kyoto Station, Kiyomizodera Temple). Subway at the end of street was two stops away from Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kinkakuji was easy to get to using public transportation. Mark left a great binder full of details on how to work all appliances in the house (including a washer/dryer combo unit that actually dried our clothes), a fridge with cold bottled waters and a espresso machine with pods. Not one detail was overlooked when the Machiya was renovated. Even the tub is designed to offer a view of the garden while soaking. Upstairs bed was very comfortable and my kids slept on traditional mats in the downstairs tatami room. We ate a neighborhood okonimiyaji restaurant all three nights because it was convenient, delicious and owned by wonderful woman. I think by the last night we all went just to be with her!! There is a great cafe around the corner, convenience stores everywhere and even a McDonalds. If we ever get the chance to return to Kyoto I will definitely plan our trip around the availability of Machiya Lily. We were all a little sad to shut the door behind us before heading to the airport this morning. Many thanks to Mark for sharing his home with us.
Bodde här 3 nätter i september 2016

10/10 Fantastiskt

Cheryl B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Awesome Location & Host

Best host we have ever had. The home was lovely, historic and beautifully updated. Mark was the very best host. He provided so many details and information. Met us upon arrival, with an amazing greeting and information. The house was clean, comfortable and very beautiful. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Location was awesome, walkable and convenient to railroad station. Highly recommend.
Bodde här 3 nätter i april 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Amanda A.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great place and great Host

We had a wonderful stay! The place was fully equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals from the delicious ingredients we picked up at the market. Mark and Tomoko were excellent hosts, offering great recommendations for restaurants and must-see spots. Highly recommend!
Bodde här 9 nätter i oktober 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Lucy C., Brookline, MA USA

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Best Kyoto stay

My family of 4 (myself, husband and 2 teens) absolutely loved our stay at Machiya Lily. Mark is a most kind host and gave such a warm welcome and orientation to the home and neighborhood. Very responsive and generous with his knowledge and love of Kyoto, Mark also was so helpful in offering food and site suggestions and in assisting with a lunch reservation at Tempura Endo - a delicious highlight! Machiya Lily is wonderfully unique, designed with care, comfortable and well-situated. It was easy to get to many sights by foot or nearby trains. My running family also appreciated being so close to the beautiful Kamo River to take both short and long runs, and we were lucky to catch the start of cherry blossom season. Our only regret is not staying longer than 3 nights here. We can't say enough good things about Machiya Lily and Mark. We hope to return someday and 100% would choose this home again!
Bodde här 3 nätter i mars 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jon J., Burlingame, CA

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great New Year’s Stay

We really loved our four days at Lily Machiya over the holidays in Kyoto. The house is a newly and lovingly renovated traditional wooden Japanese home with a large western bedroom upstairs and a tatami mat bedroom downstairs. There was an ample sized kitchen, a shower/bath and two toilets. It was perfect for our family of four. Host Mark was very responsive, even sending his friend George to meet us when we found ourselves coming in early. Highly recommended.
Bodde här 4 nätter i december 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Stella R.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Good location and clean

Nice place close to major tourist attractions. Very clean and authentic place to stay.
Bodde här 4 nätter i januari 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Allen H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Excellent home away from home

Great property located in a great residential section of Higashiyama Ward, where lots of attractions are located. The property is perfect for our family of four with lots of modern touches like heated-floor in the bathroom and dining room to make it extra comfortable in the cold winter. The property manager was extremely helpful in helping us book shuttle service from Itami airport in Osaka.
Bodde här 7 nätter i december 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Megan B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Authentic but updated

We couldn't be happier with our stay at Tomoko and Marks property. The home was extremely authentic yet updated, clean and spacious. It was in an ideal location, walking distance from the station, food mart, river and sightseeing. We highly recommend renting this home for a stay in Kyoto.
Bodde här 5 nätter i november 2019

Om värden

Mark Tracy är värd

Värdens profilbild
I'm an attorney and university professor who has lived and worked in Japan for 16 years. I've always been fascinated by traditional Japanese carpentry, Kyoto Machiya and the Japanese passion for monozukuri (making things by hand). After years of planning I finally got the chance to buy Machiya Lily and restore her. Originally, I thought it would be the perfect place to finally write the great American expat novel. Instead, I've done a lot more reading than I have writing and the books in the library reflect that fact. These days I divide my time between a house in Osaka and a cabin I'm building in the mountains of Hyogo.

Varför värden valde detta boende

I spent over 3 years looking at machiya in Kyoto. I knew the things I had to have and the things that I wanted to have. I had to have a place that was convenient for me and for guests but that was also quiet. I had to have a traditional garden and I wanted a house built in the Meiji period. Sanjusangendo is my favorite temple and I wanted someplace near there but I didn't want to deal with crowded streets. Finally, I wanted a place whose history I could document and which would allow me to preserve and highlight the Japanese joinery techniques that always fascinated me. When I finally found Machiya Lily I made an offer the same day. It looked nothing like it does today but I could tell that the joinery was still there and that she had everything I had to have and most of what I wanted. The restoration took almost two years but we managed to preserve almost all of her original joinery and to complete the rest using traditional techniques. From my own perspective, I couldn't be happier with the results or with the fantastic people I met during the process. If you're interested in more details on this type of restoration, please visit the website.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

For me, the architectural history and joinery will always stand out. We really did focus on every detail in this restoration to preserve the history but to add in the modern comfort that we all need. The doors in the living room were a fantastic find (I don't get credit for them) and the hand painted Kyoto paper on the accent wall is a classic touch with modern influence. The kitchen cabinet is made from a mizuya and I doubt there is another like it in Japan. All of the bamboo blinds in the home are hand made by Mr. and Mrs. Kubota whose family has been making blinds in Kyoto since 1883. Visiting their shop and getting to know their family was a unique Kyoto experience. Sano san spent more time with me than I could have expected to make sure that the tsuboniwa (garden) would create the perfect space and the perfect sound. Several of my sempai contributed art pieces and books for the home and I can't walk through without thinking of each of them. Each of my friends seems to have the one thing about Lily which stands out for them but for me, she's all of a piece.

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