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It is also very convenient to go to most of other sightseeing places in Kyoto by subway, train, and bus.","@language":"en"}],"containsPlace":[{"@type":"HotelRoom","@id":"https://kumomachiya.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/vbAuo4?rid=42021","name":[{"@value":"Machiya","@language":"en"}],"description":[{"@value":" KumoShijo is considered as the flagship Machiya under the series of Machiya style Japanese houses that Kumo Machiya owns and operates. KumoShijo has a long and fascinating historical background. It used to be served as a Kimono shop before it has turned into a Japanese styled guesthouse. KumoShijo is even certified by the Kyoto Prefecture as one of the rare traditional Machiya in Kyoto. As a valuable historical architecture, it has witnessed Kyoto with its rich historical traditions. KumoShijo is a two-floor classic wooden structure. The Japanese style structure is kept profoundly in the house, Japanese style porch, the beddings, guest room, break room, bedroom are all distinguished clearly without any disorientation. Signature characteristics of a Machiya are exclusively preserved in KumoShijo such that the walls are kept as the original status. The wooden frames and girders around the rooms are all renovated with high-quality pine wood. The natural patterns in the pinewood reveal the elegance and delicacy of traditional Kyoto Machiya throughout the house. The interior decoration of KumoShijo is styled with the theme of The Tale of Genji, which is a classic Japanese palace style layout. The house is granted with elegance and peaceful essence, the soft lighting and the exquisite furniture design presents a warm and harmonious space. There are archival items that are still used till today displayed on the wooden shelve that is traditionally designed. A folding screen that has the story of The Tale of Genji painted, seasonal flower arrangement decorated with a hanging scroll exhibits the characteristic of the Machiya that carry history over a century. The layouts of the rooms are spacious; there are three Japanese style Tatami rooms and each of them has the view of the elegant garden. The beddings and the bathrobe would already be prepared you when you enter the Tatami rooms. With the delicate fragrance of the Tatami, it will be soothing your fatigue from all the traveling. Opening the wooden window, the beautifully arranged Japanese styled garden that is organized by a professional landscape gardener comes in to sight. The garden is divided into Zen garden and seasonal garden with a stream of water, with botanical plants at the left and sand and stones at the left. The stream of water flows through a petit stone bridge, the path made with stones are surrounded with some green moss overall carries out the beauty of the garden. Despite one spacious Tatami room on the first floor, there is a living room, modern kitchen, modern bathroom and toilet. Moreover, outside the living room, there is a separate modern toilet room and shower room convenient when multiple people are living. Refrigerator, electric kettle, drying/washing machine, wine fridge are all equipped in the house, brings you a pleasant experience in a traditional Machiya with modern facilities and convenience. What is worth to mention is, the bathroom that KumoShijo consist provides a 180-degree of panorama for customers to rejoice in the Japanese-style garden that implants with fascinating traditional cultivation while they are in the bath. As the season shift, the garden will display a different picture. Feel the breeze from the garden, and see the moonlight make the water gleaming. Looking away, there are some bits of the starlight. At this moment, life becomes even more beautiful with the endless stream of time. The second floor maintained the original design and structure of Machiya. To preserve more space and retain the beautiful layout, the structure of \"火袋\" （passage where households can go to the roof directly from kitchen) was kept after the reconstruction, and it opens a route to the ceiling, where inside there is a bridge connect the path to the roof. Without excess decoration and reformation, the maintenance of the original structure demonstrates the Japanese traditional architecture. On the second floor, there are two Tatami rooms, one living room, and a modern toilet. In the living room, high-quality tea is prepared for you to enjoy it anytime and relax in the tearoom. All beddings, mattresses, pillows and cushions in the house are custom made for KumoSijo from Los Takaoka Ya shop in Kyoto with the history of more than 400 years. It is all for your pleasant and high-quality stay at KumoShijo. With the morning sunlight shining through the checkered window and the delicate fragrance of the Tatami best represents the atmosphere of Kyoto. Here, with your sense of touch, you can enjoy wearing the Geta and Yukata and be pleased by the friendly and intimate services provided by Kumo Machiya. Without going anywhere, you may discover and take your pleasure in the city of Kyoto. House description: KumoSijo is a two stories house. On the first floor, there are spacious Tatami room, a living room equipped with sizable table, a modern kitchen, a modern toilet and a bathroom with a 180-degree view of the traditional Japanese garden. Outside the living room, there is a separate toilet and a shower room. From the chamber on the first floor, you can enjoy the view of the beautifully decorated traditional Japanese garden. On the second floor, there are two spacious Tatami rooms, a living room, and a modern toilet room. 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