Basara Nishijin

As the other reviewers have noted, this is an exceptional property, combining the experience of a traditional Japanese Machiya with modern comfort. The traditional aspects are preserved through the high quality, environmentally friendly, materials used throughout the house, in which natural wood combines with clay and stone. As soon as you enter, the wonderful aroma of these elements enwrap you in a sense of calm and tranquility that culminates in the garden area. All the while, as the pictures show, from the kitchen, via the media room to the bathroom, modernity ensures comfort of living. This includes the futon beds, which provided the most comfortable sleep of our various stays during our several trips through Japan. I would like to add some praise to the location. The house is in an area in the north of Kyoto, far removed from the tourist hustle and bustle of other districts. During our first taxi ride there, I turned a little nervous about the increasing distance to central Kyoto, but the rewards were plentiful. The surroundings in this district remain traditional Japanese with plenty of good restaurants and bars around the corner which cater to Japanese residents, not tourists. It is also in the middle of the old Kimono producing district where you can still find truly special gems in stores owned by the same family for six generations. We also found an off-the-tourist-grid traditional tea-shop with reward winning Sencha. In an addition, there is a beautiful temple that is largely ignored by tourists within five to ten minutes walking distance. Your stroll home invites you to eat in a true Japanese traditional restaurant located in the actual oldest (and almost tourist free) Geisha district of Kyoto. After only one day, we were always eager to return to our area of serene Japan away from the masses at places like Nishiki Market, Inari Shrine etc. etc. Lastly, everything you read abut the friendliness of the host Rex is absolutely true!

Casa agradável,super confortável,moderna ao mesmo tempo mantém a originalidade de construção antiga.

The house is one of the best bnb throughout our whole journey in Japan! Spacious and stylish! The kids enjoyed their time in media room on basement. We can easily park our MPV as there are many coin parking around! But driver needs2be very careful as residential lanes can be super narrow so DO drive slowly2get through. There are many convenient stores, good restaurants and coffees nearby. A supermarket is also within walking distance.

The owner has a very good taste and really thoughtful! His responsive and hospitable, and provide us lots of travel tips!

One of the most beautiful and well maintained properties we have been. Well designed, proud owner who has restored the old kimono manufacturing house with respect for its history using high quality materials.

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