Kawa Residence

Located near Kyoto’s iconic Ninenzaka street, The Mori House feels like stepping into a living heritage. Its timber structure and shoji windows create a soft, diffused light that shifts with the day.

Inside, rooms flow naturally around a central courtyard, blending the indoors with the quiet rhythm of the garden. Every element — from the handmade tatami mats to the cedar bathtub — reflects balance and respect for craft.

The Mori House invites guests to live in harmony with the seasons, surrounded by history and tranquility.

Nestled near the foothills of Kitayama, The Hikari Villa was designed to frame light like an art form. Large sliding panels blur the line between interior and garden, while a palette of cedar, paper, and stone creates visual harmony.

The open living area feels tranquil and expansive, punctuated by sculptural details and soft textures. Every space — from the tatami room to the wooden soaking tub — invites reflection and calm.

A stay at The Hikari Villa feels less like travel and more like time suspended: deliberate, luminous, and deeply connected to place.

Enso House embodies the philosophy of “ma” — the space between things. Every element, from its cedar beams to the handcrafted paper screens, is positioned with intention.

The central courtyard garden acts as the home’s soul, filling each room with shifting light and natural stillness. Inside, clean lines and natural textures guide the senses toward calm.

With its two intimate bedrooms and traditional tatami lounge, Enso House offers a poetic experience of Kyoto’s design heritage — peaceful, mindful, and deeply personal.

A restored Kyoto machiya blending tradition and minimalism — tatami rooms, sliding screens, and a courtyard garden create a contemplative stay that honors simplicity.