Gion · Higashiyama × Recommended Accommodation For Autumn Flower TripsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

The building, constructed during the mid-Meiji and Taisho periods, features the Gion townhouse style, preserving the traditional charm of old Japan. It has been renovated to enhance comfort while maintaining its original form and ambiance. After the war, Nobel Prize-winning author Yasunari Kawabata visited Jugiya and remarked, "This is a quintessential Kyoto home." Today, Jugiya still retains the atmosphere of that time.

Just steps from the approach to Nanzen-ji Temple, you will find Yachiyo, an inn offering Kyoto cuisine and a beautiful garden. The main entrance is marked by an impressive large lantern. Passing through the gate, guests are welcomed by a meticulously maintained courtyard garden and seasonal flowers.The property consists of the Main Building and an Annex. From the guest rooms in the Main Building, you can enjoy views of a garden designed by the renowned landscape artist Jihei Ogawa, also known as "Ueji," as well as the seasonally adorned Higashiyama area. Walking through the charming long corridor leads to a modern yet traditional Japanese space.The Annex features an elegant Japanese-style room with 12.5 tatami mats and striking Kyoto karakami paper designs, providing ample space for families to relax comfortably.