Whole Machiya

Maana Kyoto

A restored machiya in Shimogyo Ward, near Kyoto Station.

Named among the best hotels in Kyoto by Vogue (2025)

TypeMachiyaWhole house

Size89 m²~ 958 sq ft

Bedrooms21 queen bed + 3 futons

SleepsUp to 5people

Best forA cozy getaway

Ink painting in a timber-framed alcove at Maana Kyoto

About the home

Our first home

The streetscapes of Kyoto first caught our attention, its never-ending layers of surprise had us in love. This city awakens the senses and leads you to a journey within.

A machiya is a traditional wooden townhouse. Our first restored home captures the house's original character, a quiet evolution that keeps its history close.

Original wood beams and clay walls exposed. A skylight and open staircase flood the home with natural light.

The Story

Round soaking tub facing a small courtyard garden

Bedroom with shoji screens and a globe pendant light

Architecture

Restored by Uoya Shigenori

Kyoto architect Uoya Shigenori is an expert in machiya restoration. The original wood beams and parts of the clay wall construction are exposed throughout the home, traditional craft, kept visible.

A skylight and open staircase were added to flood the home with natural light, evolving the house from a darker pre-war typology into something brighter without breaking its frame.

Low table and chairs facing the courtyard garden

Interior

Cozy, timeless, effortless

We don't want our homes to be defined by a particular style. Design here is not about being edgy or loud, we want the home to feel cozy and timeless, the kind of place you'd want to stay for a week.

Kitchen island beneath exposed timber beams

Clay vase with a leafy branch beside a window

Dining room seen through the courtyard window

Amenities

What's in the house

Kitchen

Equipped kitchen
IH stove
Toaster oven
Microwave
Electric kettle
Tableware

Bath

Shower room
Shampoo, body soap and conditioner
Toothbrush set
Cotton set
Hair dryer
Bath salts

Coffee & Tea

Coffee from Cité
Original tea by Verseau
Maana Original Cookies
Beverages

High-speed WiFiThroughout the house

Washer & dryerIn-unit, full size

Original indoor slippersFor every guest

Iron & ironing boardFor longer stays

Yoga matsTwo, rolled in the closet

Wireless speakerBluetooth-ready

Where you'll be

Shimogyo Ward

Address: 33-6 Chudoji Kitamachi
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8812
From Kyoto Station: Taxi · 13 min
Walk · 40 min
JR Tambaguchi Station · 6 min walk; Kyoto Research Park Mae bus stop · 2 min walk.
Neighbourhood: A quiet residential neighbourhood in Shimogyo Ward. JR Tambaguchi Station is a six-minute walk away, with connections to Kyoto Station and Arashiyama.

Stay and make something

Maana Atelier is about 20 minutes from Maana Kyoto. Book a workshop during your stay: tea dyeing, koji fermentation, earthen wall or botanical tea blending.