History of Machiya
A Machiya is a traditional townhouse. Began in the Heian period (794-1185) and has been changed to suit the lifestyles and fashions of the modern day.
There are currently about 50,000 Machiya houses in Kyoto, most of which were rebuilt in the Meiji and Taisho periods and are said to be 50 to 100 years old. The number of Machiya’s are decreasing at a rate of approximately 800 houses per year, but recently there has been a growing movement towards preserving the Kyomachiya.
The unique features of Kyomachiya are their narrow frontage and long, narrow shape in the back, called “eel beds,” and their unique exterior walls with Komayose and Mushikomado and others.
Highlights
Ambassadors
We are looking for a Machiya Ambassador (one person or a pair) to promote the charms of Rinn Premium. The selected ambassadors will get to stay in a Machiya at Rinn Premium for three days and two nights and will be asked to share your experiences and the charms of Machiya on their social media, as well as on the Rinn Premium social media account. (from Arpli to September 2023). In addition,
the ambassadors will receive
a round-trip air ticket between Singapore and Japan.
Survey
To attract more guests and improving better stay experience, we would appreciate your cooperation in filling out a survey form and particpate in the lucky draw to win
3D/2N nights of
Machiya accommodation vouchers.
(2 prizes – accomodation stays
up to 7 pax & 10 prizes of
uniquely handmade tissue cases made fromclassic Kyoto Nishijin fabric)
