Beautiful glasswork
From the entrance, notice the colorful mosaic tiles decorating the space. These custom-made glass pieces reminiscent of Taisho period designs add playfulness to the home.
Gion Area
’Azuki-an’
Located in central Gion, just steps from Hanamikoji Street. This traditional Japanese townhouse features
About this townhouse
'Azuki-an' townhouse: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) fantastically located in the historical Gion district.
Within the atmospheric streets and among the wooden teahouses of Gion, find 'Azuki-an', a beautifully preserved townhouse - your private retreat in Kyoto.
A classic wooden latticework exterior, white earthen walls and quintessential 'ichimonji-gawara' roof tiles welcome you inside this two-story house. Step inside to discover a space filled with warmth, rich woodwork and Taisho-period stained glass.
Have a seat at the sofa to admire your traditional 'tsuboniwa' inner garden. Upstairs, find a Western-style bedroom as well as a classic Japanese-style room with 'tatami' flooring and exposed wooden high ceilings.
Unwind with a luxurious soak in the bathroom lined with aromatic 'hinoki' wood. With heated flooring and other modern comforts, make yourself at home in this gorgeous townhouse.
The house
Rooms & capacity
- Guests
- Up to 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Single Beds
- 2
- Futons
- 2
- Bathroom
- 1
- Toilet
- 1
Facilities & amenities
Inside the house
Living Room
The glass windows and doors are arranged to allow natural light to shine into the room. The complementary mosaic floor tiling is a brilliant expression of traditional architecture. ・Heated flooring ・TV
Garden
From the living room, enjoy the view of the 'tsuboniwa'inner garden complete with a stone'tsukubai' washbasin, fresh Japanese greenery and stepping stones.
Bathroom
With a garden view, enjoy the custom-made bathtub designed with white mosaic tiles. Fragrant 'hinoki' cypress wood creates a soft ambiance to heal the mind and body.
Western-style bedroom
Appreciate the traditional architecture of the exposed ceiling. The hand-made light shade is reminiscent of a traditional Japanese 'washi' paper umbrella.
Japanese-style bedroom
The adjacent Japanese bedroom has tatami mats and dark, mahogany woodwork. The windows are covered with 'washi' paper to allow beautiful natural light to fill the room.
Floor plan
Rates & availability
Book direct for the best available rate on ’Azuki-an’. Availability, nightly rates and the reservation calendar are handled by the official booking system.
Reservations are accepted up to 8 months in advance, including the current month.
