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Iori Weekly Machiya - Experience comfortable living in a traditional Kyoto townhouse.
The Iori machiya (townshouses) have all the architectural characteristics of traditional Kyoto townhouses: open entrances with
complex beam-work, tatami-matted rooms, tokonoma alcoves, plaster walls, courtyard gardens,
etc. We've decorated the machiya with screens, hanging scrolls,
andon floor lamps, tansu chests, nabeshima rugs, etc,
creating a unique atmosphere.
Unlike staying in a ryokan where guests just have the
use of their own room, at Iori the whole machiya is available, with free use of the kitchen, central
rooms with tokonoma and view of the garden, and so forth.
The machiya are actual houses, built for common citizens to
live in, unlike ryokan or geisha houses, which were built for the
purpose of entertainment. Thus, our machiya give an insight into
what it was really like to live in the city.
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Ishifudono-choA little hideaway in a deep alleyway. |
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Ebisuya-choAn elegant machiya with a tasteful tearoom |
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Nishirokkaku-choA unique combination of traditional, comtemporary, and pan-Asian design |
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Nishioshikoji-choA merchant house from the early 20th century |
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Sujiya-choThe oldest and grandest Machiya with an open wood beamed ceiling. |
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Izumiya-choA house and location Kyoto residents would envy, set back from willow and restaurant-lined Kiyamachi Street, with windows facing directly on Kamo River. |
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Gion shinmonzenOn the quiet street with many antique shops in Gion, there is our Gion shinmonzen machiya. |
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Zaimoku-choA cozy house with a private deck overlooking the Kamo River. |
We've restored the machiya in such a way as to bring out their original beauty, but also with modern conveniences. So far, it has never been possible for guests to stay in real old Kyoto machiya - it's a new type of travel experience in the city.
Take an Origin class and experience the traditional Japanese Arts program especially designed by Alex Kerr and Iori Corporation.
