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Unique Machiya Gardens Reflecting the Beauty of the Four Seasons

At Kyo-Machiya Rakuyu Horikawa Gojo, unique gardens are featured throughout the property, evoking the charming atmosphere of the Taisho to early Showa eras. From the vibrant green moss and seasonal flowers gracing the lobby to the courtyard gardens (tsuboniwa) and dry landscape gardens (karesansui) that give each guest room its own distinct character, you can feel the nature and ambiance of Kyoto wherever you are. We invite you to explore Rakuyu's prized gardens, each offering a unique mood to enjoy during your stay.

List of Gardens

At Kyo-Machiya Rakuyu, unique and distinctive gardens are featured throughout the property. Here, we would like to introduce you to these traditional Kyo-Machiya gardens.

A Message from

The Architect

−<Luck You> had our architectural designs done by Uchida Yasuhiro, an architect well-versed in Kyomachiya design.−

The faithful reproduction of the old Kyomachiya townhouse was made possible because of his expertise. Accordingly, we were able to realize our vision of combining an age-old tradition in craftsmanship with modern amenities. We hope you have a memorable experience immersed in the fine-tuned details of Mr. Uchida’s design.

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The Design

Kyomachiya Luck You Horikawa Gojo reproduces a Kyomachiya architectural design which was popular from the Taisho Era (1912-1926) into the early part of the Showa Era (1926-1989). An abundance of Kyomachiya furnishings immediately grab at your attention with their anachronistic novelty like the “koshi-mado” (lattice windows), “the inuyarai”, and the “hibukuro” (the hearth of a Japanese lantern). The Japanese garden found next to the bettei (annex) lobby was constructed in the likeness of a typical townhouse garden during the Meiji (1868-1912)/Taisho era.

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The Amenities

Once you step past the “noren” and into the lobby and your room, you’ll find an interior design interspersed with traditional “Kyohanga” (Kyoto woodblock prints) and zabuton (sitting cushions) designed by “Rakuchu Takaokaya”, a zabuton manufacturer with a history spanning 90 years. The soft, warm lighting throughout the interior comes from lanterns built by “Miura Shomei”, a manufacturer that has been in the business for a little over 100 years. We put a great deal of care into designing the interior so our guests have an immediate way to interact with Kyoto culture. Air conditioning is also provided in every room to ensure the comfort of your stay. There’s also floor heating in every room and in the lobby on the first floor to keep the place warm even during the winter.

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  • Kyomachiya [Luck You] Horikawa Gojo

    590-16, Kakimoto-cho Kuromondori Gojoagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 〒600-8357

    Email: luck-you@asia-is.com

    TEL 075-366-3211 FAX 075-366-3212

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