[Kansai Edition] Enjoy a relaxing and extraordinary trip. 11 recommended old houses to stay in

Because you're so busy with work and housework, wouldn't you like to spend your free time surrounded by a gentle scenery? Spending time doing nothing in a cozy old house while enjoying the scenery of Satoyama... If you're looking for such a trip, we recommend the Kansai area, which includes Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama. Enjoy a relaxing stay in an old Japanese-style house in the midst of the elegant old capital and rolling countryside.

Old Japanese houses in the Kansai region have an atmosphere that has been refined over a long history and integrated with the climate. Machiya in Kyoto city is a typical example. Most of the townhouses that can be seen in modern Kyoto have a history of 100 to 120 years. The living space is in the back, and the frontage is narrow, and the house extends to the back, so it is also called "Unagi no Nedoko".

There are many Kitayama-style thatched houses remaining around Miyama-cho, Nantan City Kyoto. This is an old folk house with a style called ``irimoya-zukuri,'' which means it has an interior with a dirt floor, kitchen, hearth, and tatami room, giving it an atmosphere that looks like something out of a folktale. Additionally, the ``Yamatototsukawa Private House'' in Nara is characterized by a floor plan in which the rooms are lined up horizontally. Totsukawa Village faces a mountain slope in the back and a valley in the front, and is unusual in that there are no windows on the mountain side wall to prevent rocks from falling from the slope. This time, we will introduce recommended inns by prefecture from among these traditional Japanese-style inns.

"Miyama Futon & Breakfast" is a privately-owned inn located in "Miyama-cho," a village of thatched farmers in Kyoto. You can use the entire precious thatched private house, which is designated as a tangible cultural property of Japan, so you can enjoy the relaxing feeling of living in Miyama-cho.

Because it is an old-fashioned private house, the floor plan is spacious. This is an old folk house that was built about 150 years ago. With 99 square meters of space and an attic available, 8 people per group can easily stay overnight. We can accommodate accommodations for 8 or more people, so why not take a trip with a group of girls?

Let's have plenty of Miyama specialties for breakfast! The breakfast prepared by the staff in the morning includes delicious local bread, homemade yogurt, additive-free homemade sausage, scrambled eggs made from Miyama eggs, and more. Breakfast time is 8:00, but you can change the time.

"Show-an Machiya Inn" is a townhouse located in Nishijin, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. This is an old folk house built in the early Showa period, and is a townhouse with high cultural value that has been designated as a ``Kyoto City Landscape Important Building and Historical Scenic Building.'' The floor plan is typical of a Kyoto townhouse, extending long and long into the back, making it the perfect place for an eel to sleep. It's not open to the public, so stay overnight and take a closer look inside.

Limited to one group per day, there are 6 rooms in the building. There is also a bedroom with two beds. The bath and toilet have been refurbished, and the air conditioning is perfect. Why don't you relax and enjoy the view of the courtyard from the tatami room?

The kitchen has also been renovated to the latest model, and the kitchen is full of Kyoto-ness, with a valuable Mizuya chest of drawers.

“Kyoto Kamogawa no Oyado Tamami” is located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, overlooking the Kamogawa River. A prestigious Kyoto townhouse built in the Meiji era was renovated over half a year and reborn as a wonderful inn limited to one group per day. It is a convenient location for sightseeing such as "Kiyomizu Temple", "Yasaka Shrine" and "Gion".

The building is a two-story building of 37 tsubo. There are two alcoves, and it is a luxurious structure with the taste of teahouse architecture. There is a living room and kitchen on the first floor, and a Japanese-style room and bedroom on the second floor. Please enjoy the slow flow of time while gazing at the Kamo River and Shoryumatsu from the living room.

"Tamami" is proud of its "private floor". You can have the Kamogawa summer tradition "Nuryo-doko" all to yourself here. For cooking, you can use the catering service of a restaurant that represents Kyoto, the on-site service of an Italian restaurant, and catering. Cheers with beer while feeling the pleasant breeze that crosses the river!

“Nazuna” is ryokan that utilizes traditional houses in Kyoto and Miyazaki, as well as lodgings that can be rented as whole buildings. Among them, this time we will introduce "Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St." which opened in April 2020. A 1,400m2 L-shaped alley lined with more than 110-year-old townhouses has been renovated into an inn. Twenty-three machiya townhouses built in the Meiji era have become guest rooms with semi-open-air baths.

The guest rooms are divided into 5 categories under the theme of the natural beauty of Kyoto. This is "TAKE," which is decorated with bamboo-themed interiors. It is a luxurious room with a living room and a semi-open-air bath on the 1st floor, and a bedroom on the 2nd floor. The capacity is 2 people, but there are other rooms that can accommodate up to 3 people, so it's perfect for a girls' party with 3 good friends.

Breakfast is the inn's specialty, "Dashi Chazuke". It is a Kyoto-style menu that combines the flavorful bonito soup stock with the silver sushi rice of the long-established Kyoto "Hachidaime Gihei". The obanzai, made with Kyoto pickles and seasonal ingredients, add color to the meal. The warm and gentle taste of dashi chazuke will slowly awaken your body.

"Guest House Kominka Nagomi" is located in Izumisano, which is easily accessible from Kansai International Airport. This guest house is located in a corner of the downtown area where traditional houses are lined up. Since it was originally a kimono shop, there are gorgeous kimonos and obi obis on display inside the building, as well as vintage furniture scattered throughout, making you feel like you've traveled back in time.

There are 4 guest rooms in total, but if you are traveling in a group, you can rent the entire building. This room is based on purple and has a calm atmosphere with Japanese furnishings and decorations. No matter where you cut it, it has a retro atmosphere, so it is also recommended to take pictures. Free Wi-Fi is also available, so you can use your computer or smartphone comfortably.

There are tables in the common area for guests, where you can relax and chat. There is also a wide variety of DVD software available, so you can spend your time watching movies. There is also a kitchen equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, so you can buy ingredients from the local Izumisano Fisheries Cooperative Open Sky Market and cook your own meals.

``Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN'' is an old Japanese-style inn located in the castle town of ``Castle in the Sky, Takeda Castle Ruins.'' You can choose your favorite house to stay in from 13 old folk houses in 6 buildings in the castle town. At the front of the hotel is a sake brewery with a history of about 400 years called "Old Kimura Sake Brewery." The renovated brewery includes accommodation, a cafe, and a French restaurant. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a castle town while staying in a comfortable old private house.

One of the accommodation buildings is Fuji 301. Light enters from the skylight in the atrium, highlighting the soft appearance of the old folk house. The rooms can accommodate 1 to 4 people, so they can be used for a variety of styles of girls' trips.

This restaurant was renovated from a fermentation warehouse that is over 100 years old. Its thick beams and timber frame make it a traditional building. The French cuisine, made with plenty of local ingredients from Tajima and Tamba, is exquisite. You can enjoy a course meal of cold Tajima corn soup and grilled Tajima beef. You can also apply for the optional proposal plan and anniversary plan separately, so it's also recommended for special occasions.

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"Village Maruyama" is an inn located in Hyogo, which is famous for "Botan Nabe". There are two accommodation buildings, both of which are stately old houses that were built about 150 years ago. A massive old folk house blends into the rural landscape. Capacity: 6 people per group with 1 building reserved. Perfect for a girls' night out.

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Some buildings are equipped with traditional "okudosan" (a hearth, as it is called in Kyoto) and "Goemonburo" (a bathtub), giving the property a real old-fashioned feel.

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At this inn, meal made with ingredients from Sasayama are also popular. The breakfast that the villagers make with vegetables from the village is freshly made and brought to the lodging building. The deliciousness and thoughtfulness will warm your stomach and heart.

Senzan-an Kitamachi 102 is an inn located in the Yuasa Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Wakayama, a region that once flourished as a soy sauce production area. It is a private lodging house that was renovated from an old house built about 150 years ago. The walls were repainted during the renovation, but the large beams, pillars, and parts of the sooty walls remain, creating a wonderful atmosphere! Experience the atmosphere of a historic old house.

The interior is typical of the townhouses of this area, with a traditional layout. It has a high atrium and skylights, giving it a spacious impression. It's an old house that's perfect for doing nothing and relaxing.

The bath facing the garden is designed for one person to relax in. Hairdryers and towels are provided, so you don't have to worry. There is also a kitchen with tableware, a refrigerator, a microwave, an electric kettle, etc., so it is recommended for long-term stays.

`` Hotel Tetora Asahikawa Ekimae'' is a rental inn located in Shigaraki-cho Tarao, Shiga. We have renovated an old private house that is approximately 150 years old and are renting it out to one group per day. Surrounded by bamboo groves and in a tranquil countryside where seasonal flowers bloom, you will feel a completely different way of time from your busy daily life.

The spacious one-story house has 3 Japanese-style rooms and 1 wooden room, so a group of up to 10 people can stay comfortably. In the summer, you can rent a mosquito net to hang in your room, enjoy a drum bath in the garden, and experience the old-fashioned way of life.

For breakfast, try the traditional Tarao dish of roasted green tea "chagayu." Enjoy the chagayu, which has been simmered carefully the day before, with delicious pickles made by local grandmas.

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`` Suzume no Oyado'' is an old private house inn located in the magnificent nature on the west side of Lake Biwa. This old folk house with a cute thatched roof was built about 120 years ago. As soon as you enter the room, there is a large dirt floor. Guests can rest their luggage on this dirt floor or have a barbecue in case of rain.

Beyond the dirt floor is a wide wooden floor. Between the boards, there is a hearth, beams, and pillars, making the interior typical of an old folk house. This is a traditional old folk house with a high degree of freedom in how it can be used.

Enjoying a barbecue is also fun. Barbecue stoves, seven wheels, charcoal, etc. can be provided for a fee, and all kitchen utensils are provided, so enjoy your time at your leisure.

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``Rice Rice Terrace Inn Sasayuri-an'' is a building located in ``Terrace Rice Village Fukano, Nara'', which was selected as one of ``Japan's Top 100 Villages'' in a commemorative project by Asahi Shimbun. This is a rental accommodation. We restored an old folk house with a thatched roof that was built about 200 years ago. Enjoy the combination of traditional architecture such as a hearth on the earthen floor and a comfortable stay.

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From the spacious "Irori no Ma" you can see three different gardens. With the different gardens of "Karesansui Garden", "Japanese Garden" and "Teahouse" spreading out before your eyes, you will feel as if you are staying at a shrine or temple. You can actually use this hearth, and if you request it in advance you can cook (charcoal fee is separate).

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For dinner, you can reserve a catering service. Popular options include live cooking by a top chef and Iga beef shabu-shabu served around the hearth. Why not escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing and precious time in a beautiful thatched-roof traditional Japanese house? Advance reservations are required, so please ask the inn for more details.

There are many traditional houses in Kansai where you can take your time and look inside, such as Kyoto townhouses where you can enjoy an elegant atmosphere, thatched roofs with nostalgic scenery, and Moto-zukuri sake breweries. Why don't you feel the breath of the people of the past leisurely from the large pillars and beams?