Inner courtyard
Relish in the feeling of entering your own private hideaway as you walk through the inner courtyard filled with Japanese ferns and delicate moss.
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’Sumihotaru Oboro’
Opulent black and soft light. A luxurious, expansive townhouse 2 train stations away from Kyoto Stn.
About this townhouse
Inspired by the gentle glimmer of fireflies against a serene black night. "Sumihotaru Oboro" is an innovative take on the traditional Kyoto townhouse, where the interplay between light and dark turns traditional design into a dramatic, luxurious space.
Warm natural light illuminates each room of the townhouse to highlight the rich textures in the wood and stonework, creating a sophisticated ambiance. A traditional Japanese room with a gorgeous silver leaf wall, and an expansive 2nd floor bedroom with a sky-high ceilings and exposed architecture await you.
The house
Rooms & capacity
- Guests
- Up to 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Single Beds
- 2
- Futons
- 3
- Bathroom
- 1
- Toilets
- 2
Recommended Stays: ~ 4 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 5 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)* *This townhouse has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.
Facilities & amenities
Inside the house
Enter a bold townhouse
Slide open the front door to a stylish kitchen and dining space with rose gold fixtures. Adjacent is a Japanese living room with a wall adorned with brushed silver leafing. ・Additional wash basin ・Washing machine with dryer function
Textured woodwork
From the wooden 'ranma' decorative detail above the living room entranceway, to the wooden ceiling painted in brilliant black, appreciate the details of Japanese craftsmanship. ・Up to 3 x Japanese futon bedding
Deluxe Western bedroom
Appreciate the high ceilings and traditional architecture of this room as you relax on the sofa. ・2 x Twin beds ・TV ・Sofa
Modern 'tokonoma'
Enjoy this modern take on the classic'tokonoma' alcove, a traditional feature of townhouses. The curved architecture adds softness and light into the space.
Beautiful bathroom
Luxuriate in this bathroom that looks onto the private inner courtyard below. A deep bathtub and rainfall shower await you in the morning, or after a day of exploring Kyoto.
Floor plan
Rates & availability
Book direct for the best available rate on ’Sumihotaru Oboro’. 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.
