Inspired by Japanese Teahouses
Find traditional designs such as the lattice exterior, tatami flooring and delicate woven woodwork. Have a hot drink at the low table with a sunken floor and reflect on the day's sights.
Higashi Honganji Temple
’Garaku-an’
A grand, spacious traditional townhouse with a spectacular inner garden. Along the Takasegawa River & walking distance to Gion & downtown Shijo.
About this townhouse
'Garaku-an' townhouse: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) ideally located just 1 subway station from the main Kyoto Station.
Walk along the quaint Takasegawa River lined with cherry blossom trees to find 'Garaku-an'. With a traditional 'koshi' latticework exterior, this house is reminiscent of Kyoto's quintessential Gion 'ochaya'. 'Ochaya' are beautiful wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko (artists trained traditional song, dance and games) entertained guests. Imagine yourself a part of this rich culture & history at 'Garaku-an'.
Make memories to last a lifetime in this spacious townhouse. From the Japanese living room and kitchen space, look out onto the majestic, large inner garden - a special feature of this house.
Relax in the fragrant 'hinoki' wooden bathtubs, rest in comfortable futon bedding and enjoy a traditional Japanese experience at 'Garaku-an'.
The house
Rooms & capacity
- Guests
- Up to 8
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Futons
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Toilets
- 3
Facilities & amenities
Inside the house
Courtyard Garden
Look onto the majestic Japanese garden from the veranda, living room, bathroom and 2nd floor. Step into the fresh air to admire the greenery and stone arrangement.
Hinoki Wood
Soak in the Hinoki bathtub in the wood-panneled bathroom for a spa-like experience. Slate-colored tiles bring out the warmth in the Hinoki, a symbol of purity. ・2 x Full Bathrooms ・3 x Toilets (1F & 2F)
Living Room
The heart of the home, this open space is surrounded by the garden, bathroom and kitchen. Sit back and relax in this area perfect for gathering with your guests. ・Up to 2 x Japanese Futon Bedding
Kitchen
Prepare your favourite meal using fresh, local ingredients. The antique cupboard is filled with Japanese dishware, and the azure-blue tiling adds a pop of modern style. ・Dishwasher
Bedrooms
With views of the garden and Takase River, cozy futon bedding, kyo-karakami wallpaper and woodwork, enjoy Japanese living in the two 2nd floor bedrooms. ・Up to 3 x Japanese Futon Bedding ・Up to 3 x Japanese Futon Bedding
Floor plan
Rates & availability
Book direct for the best available rate on ’Garaku-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.
