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Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka
Inspired by the gentle, blinking mysterious lights of Japanese fireflies in summer, this private Machiya enjoys evoking their summer life with the light as interesting shadows cast their mystique across little corners of the Machiya and one can indulge in soaking in a traditional Goemonburo (pottery bath)
Kyo no Ie: Noboru
One of Kyo no Ie properties, Noboru House is a modern contemporary, luxe abode which can sleep up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. A wonderful layered machiya of various levels their Ukiyuka ("floating floor") is a minimal space above from the 2nd bedroom where one can relax, read a book , meditate or just enjoy being.