Kyo-machiya Takasegawa Shichijo

Takasegawa Shichijo is a 115 years old traditional Kyoto house, which has been newly renovated. This traditional Kyoto house has kept the original construction with high airtightness and heat insulation performance. This type of construction is specially made to minimise the heat in summer and coolness in winter.

On the first floor there is a Japanese style bedroom and a sofa in the corridor which connects to the Japanese garden. At night, there will be a light up in the garden, so guests can spend a relaxing time sitting on the sofa while looking at the garden.

The Hinoki (Japanese cypress) bathroom has a bathtub made by towada stone. Guests can enjoy their bath time while looking at the beautiful garden.

On the second floor, there are 2 bedrooms. One with 2 single beds and one with 1 double bed. Especially with the single bedroom, it is in the specially built low ceiling. This was done because back in the days, people believe Japanese samurai shouldn’t be overlooked at, hence the houses are generally built in this way, so from the outside, it didn’t look like there is a second floor. Guests not only can enjoy the stay but also experience the history of Kyoto.

When there are more than 5 people, the Japanese style room on the first floor can be used as a bedroom with Japanese bedding Futon.

There is kitchen, kitchenware, washing machine and free wi-fi available.

Takasegawa Shichijo is different to an ordinary hotel, as you get to experience the traditional Kyoto house and as if you live in Japan.

It is about 14 minutes walk from JR Kyoto station (Taxi 590 yen). It is 4 minutes walk from Shichijo station (Keihan main line). It is close to various tourist attractions.

It can accommodates up to 6 people. It is great for family trips or small groups travel.
Children under 6 years old are free (up to 2 children)

It is definitely a great way to experience the real Kyoto life, please don’t miss out if you travelling to Japan!


【Access】
JR Kyoto station 14 minutes walking
Keihan main line Shichijo station 4 minutes walking


【Access to tourist attractions】
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Approx. 10 minutes (direct train, only 3 station away and 5 minutes walk from Fushimi Inari Shrine)
Sanjusangendo: about 10 minutes away walking distance.
Kiyomizu Temple: Approx. 25 minutes walking distance.
Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle: 30 minutes (from Shichijo station and exchange at Sanjo station).
Nanzenji: 30 minutes ( from Shichijo station and exchange at Sanjo station).
Gion (Yasaka Shrine): Approx. 10 minutes (from Shichijo station to Gion Shijo station and 5 minutes walk from the station)
Kyoto National Museum: about 10 minutes walking distance.

【Amenity】
◎ Appliances
· TV, Bluetooth wireless speaker
· Refrigerator, microwave, toaster, electric kettle
· Drum type washer / dryer, dryer, vacuum cleaner, electric fan
· Each room air conditioner, floor heating (1st floor)
· Humidifier

◎The basin
· Bath towel, face towel, body wash towel, toothbrush
· Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, laundry detergent, tableware detergent

◎kitchenware
· IH cooking heater, frying pan, two-handed pot, one handed pot, chopping board / kitchen knife / bowl /ladle / scissors for cooking / wine opener / bottle opener / peeler / butter knife, dish (large / small ), Bowls, cups, chopsticks, wine glasses, beer glass, mugs, forks, knives, spoons, tea pitchers

◎Other
・Please prepare your own seasonings.
・Please bring your own pyjamas.

※Please note, there is a manual for how to set up the Japanese bedding (Futon). Please prepare yourself.
※Please do not bring the Japanese futon out to the garden.