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A quiet residential area on a hill just 6 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station

OUR-TURN

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From Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line or the Jingu-michi bus stop, head east along Sanjo-dori, pass under the first torii gate of Awata Shrine, walk along the stone-paved approach to the shrine, and then walk up the small paths to the left and right along the stone wall next to the second torii gate. You will find OUR TURN, a traditional Japanese-style house in a quiet residential area on a hill. (6 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station)
When you open the wooden door at the entrance, you will be greeted by a Japanese chest of drawers and a Kannon mask made in the Taisho to early Showa eras. You can sit down in the two-tatami mat entrance hall and take your time taking off your shoes.
On the first floor, there are two Japanese-style guest rooms, each four and a half tatami mats in size. There is a cypress bath and a bathroom with a floor made of natural blue stone "Towada stone," a washroom, a toilet, and a kitchen. You can relax in the bathtub while looking at the dry landscape rock garden and soothe your travel fatigue.
On the second floor, there are two Japanese-style guest rooms, one with 6 tatami mats and the other with 3 tatami mats, as well as a toilet. There are windows on all four sides, and the soft sunlight pours in through the shoji screens, making it a comfortable space. On both the first and second floors, the floorboards under the tatami mats are covered with hemp charcoal plaster, further improving the comfort of the space.
With Awata-an as your base, where transportation is convenient, you can enjoy the changing faces of Kyoto throughout the seasons, such as the weeping cherry blossoms of Heian Shrine, the hidden Shirakawa River, a hidden spot for watching fireflies, the Philosopher's Path, a walking path where you can enjoy both cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, the cool Suirokaku waterway at Nanzen-ji Temple, the vivid autumn leaves of Eikando, the winter camellias of Honen-in, and the venerable Shoren-in Temple and Chion-in Temple.

A cozy space made with natural materials and craftsmanship

The floorboards under the tatami mats are covered with hemp charcoal plaster to ensure a good night's sleep. In addition, to ensure that even those who are sensitive to chemicals can stay with peace of mind, the interior walls are made of breathable Japanese plaster and natural earthen walls made of American clay, and the main power source is also made of hemp charcoal plaster to reduce the effects of electromagnetic waves.
To ensure that the humidity and temperature inside the room are stable even in the middle of summer and winter, natural insulation material cellulose fiber is blown into the underfloor and ceiling to create a comfortable space. The Ojami cushions in the guest room are special cushions that are shaped like beanbags and are handmade one by one in Gojo, Kyoto. When you sit on them, your back naturally straightens, and they are designed to put less strain on your lower back. For this reason, Awata-an does not provide zaisu chairs. The antique lighting from the early Showa period and the sturdy Japanese chest of drawers (available for use) are also masterpieces that highlight the craftsmanship of the artisans.
In addition, we have paid attention to creating a comfortable space down to the smallest details, such as a magnifying mirror for makeup, which is a delight for women.

A bathroom with a cypress bath and floor made of natural blue stone, "Towada stone"

The oval-shaped bathtub is a cypress bath made from cypress from Mount Fuji.
It is made in a bucket style and no adhesives are used whatsoever.
In addition, the floor is made of Towada stone, a natural blue stone that shows off its beautiful blue color when wet, creating a luxurious bathroom.
Relax and soothe your travel fatigue with a moment of bliss surrounded by the scent of cypress while gazing at the dry landscape rock garden.

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