And
Middle of famous temples and shrine.
Exploring Around And
The area surrounding And is rich with choice. Temples and shrines seem to appear at every turn, and deciding where to wander first becomes part of the adventure. Between these landmarks, the streets themselves invite exploration—lined with small shops, cafés, and curiosities that slow your steps.
If the day allows, a longer walk carries you to the Philosopher’s Path and on to Ginkaku-ji, where the stillness of stone and moss offers a different rhythm of Kyoto.
As evening falls, the city shifts in mood. Ponto-chō and Kiyamachi light up with lanterns and chatter, their narrow alleys filled with restaurants and bars. It is easy to find a meal or a drink that suits the night, whether simple or celebratory, and the walk back feels part of the story.
See inner garden from bathtab.
The Inner Garden
From the porch or even from the cypress-scented bath, the inner garden unfolds like a quiet chapter of Kyoto itself. Japanese maples spread their leaves with the seasons, moss gathers at the base of stones, and a lantern stands among the trees—details arranged in the manner of a traditional Kyoto garden.
At midday, the scene feels calm and restorative, touched by the play of sunlight across leaves and stone. At night, when the garden is softly lit, the mood changes entirely—shadows deepen, the lantern’s glow sharpens, and the same space seems to breathe with a quieter, more mysterious rhythm.
To linger here is to experience how the seasons and hours transform a single view, offering moments that remain with you long after you step back inside.
Stay like liveing inside Kyoto.
Cooking and Daily Life at And
The kitchen at And is fitted with a modern IH stove, simple enough to use yet inviting you to live in Kyoto much as the locals do. Just a few minutes’ walk away lies a retro shopping arcade, where butchers, greengrocers, and small family shops sell their daily fare.
Here, the rhythm of the city feels different—less about sightseeing, more about ordinary life. Choosing vegetables or fish, hearing the voices of the vendors, and carrying your finds back through narrow streets adds a layer of familiarity to the stay. Dinner becomes not just a meal, but part of the journey: a way of folding Kyoto’s everyday flavors into your own time at the machiya.