Machiya

Tokisora Machiya House is one of the meticulously preserved machiyas or old townhouses in Kanazawa. Under Machiya Residence Inn's initiative, the property was recently renovated and started welcoming guests in 2024. It enjoys a great location, just a short walk from Kanazawa's highlights, such as Kanazawa Castle. The machiya retains most of its original features, along with modern updates to enhance the guest experience. One of the modern additions is the projector screen for movie nights. As for bedrooms, the property has both traditional Japanese-style and Western-style ones. The highlight of the machiya is the private in-house dry sauna that comes as an option.

Kyoto is a very beautiful city, filled with wondrous historic sites, including some that date back over a thousand years. It's also orderly and well-kept, a point of pride to the locals, in part due to the city being Japan's Imperial Capital for over 1100 years. Some neighborhoods do end up more picturesque, and Hanakagari Machiya is in one of those locations. Hanakagari Machiya sits together with its twin Hanagoromo Machiya next to the Takase River, a gorgeous canal lined with plants and trees that bloom with the seasons. Inside, the home is fully equipped to accommodate a small family or group. Despite the snug space, guests are sure to find it a comfy and welcoming stay.