A charming pocket garden featuring an endearing stone lantern from the Taisho era. Tokusa (rough horsetail) has traditionally been used as a natural abrasive and acts as a fine file when dried.
Here is a list of the gardens at Rakuyu. Each room offers unique characteristics, allowing you to experience a different atmosphere every time you stay.
A garden that represents mountains, rivers, and oceans using stones and moss without water is known as "Karesansui" (dry landscape garden). Please enjoy the grand nature housed within this small garden.
Designed with mountain nature in mind, featuring a rich variety of trees such as maples, azaleas, and Japanese andromeda. A garden overflowing with vibrant blossoms and lush greenery.
A garden designed for enjoying the shifting seasons, adorned with colorful flowers and autumn foliage year-round, highlighted by Sentryo plants bearing yellow and red berries.
A garden where lush moss and a variety of trees delight the eyes. Enjoy the seasonal flowers as you stroll along the stepping stones.
A classic townhouse (machiya) garden from the Taisho to early Showa era. The black borders separating the white sand and moss were originally roof tiles from Myoshinji Temple. Please also take note of the Kasuga stone lantern featuring a deer relief.
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.
The Amenities
The “noren” we had specially made for us by the custom-order somemonya (dye craft shop) specialist “Shikisa”. The first thing that jumps out upon stepping through the noren and into the lobby is the large, nihonga (Japanese painting) which covers the face of an entire wall. This drawing is the work of an up-coming-artist named Yamaba Haruki, and the cheery painting is a lavish depiction of Japan’s flowers and Kyoto’s various festivals. 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.
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