At Kyomachiya Luck You Horikawa Gojo, the interior has also been carefully designed to offer our guests a Kyoto feel. The entrance is accented with a “noren” made by the dye shop “Shikisa”, each room is decorated with a new “tanka” poem every month, and a work by the artist Yamaba Haruki covers the entire expanse of the wall in the lobby. Our “bonsai” are carefully raised and trimmed by the owner of “Kawai Kosoen” nursery. Next, we'll be introducing some of the Kyoto decor that you'll get to enjoy during your stay.
Many of the amenities at Kyomachiya Luck You Bukkoji Higashimachi have been specifically chosen to showcase the styles and techniques of craftsmanship which are unique to Kyoto. Here, we’ll be introducing some of those amenities.
Nihonga (Japanese painting)
A Work by Yamaba Haruki, One of Japan’s Up-And-Coming Artists
Bonsai
The beautiful Japanese black pine is used for the artistic cultivation technique known as bonsai.
Tanzaku
Tanzaku Poems Decorating the Tsuridoko
Roomwear
The roomwear found in each guest room is designed for comfort and ease of movement.
Hanaire (vases)
Our flower vases are made by “Kohchosai Kosuga”, a bamboo craft manufacturer founded over 120 years ago.
Kyohanga
You’ll find various “Kyohanga” woodblock art scattered throughout the guest rooms and in the lobby.
Noren (Japanese curtains)
The “noren” is a trademark of an age-old craftsmanship ingrained in Japanese decor.
Chimaki
Chimaki are a specialty of Kyoto’s Gion festival, and a common sight in the city’s streets.
Utsuwa (Kitchenware)
Our “utsuwa” kitchenware are designed by the Kyoto-based sculptor, Takako Hirosue.
Drinks
Kyoto teas, coffee, and herb teas are provided free of charge
Okashi (Snacks)
Try some snacks from the famous Japanese confectionery shop Kameya-Yoshinaga when checking in.
The Design
Kyomachiya Luck You Bukkoji Higashimachi is modeled after the traditional Kyoto machiya. Inside of the compact, three-story, 9-room building, you’ll find many age-old novelties unique to the Kyomachiya like the “koshi-mado” (lattice windows), “the inuyarai”, and the “tsuridoko” (a lowered wall for displaying flowers and other ornaments). The bonsai at the entrance and the Shaolin dojo next door contribute to the fresh and unique ambiance.