Studio Aluc Transforms 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse into Boutique Hotel
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Rachael Gilby
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Summary
Japanese design firm Studio Aluc transformed a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse (machiya) into a short-stay hotel called Nazuna Kyoto Higashihonganji. The 600-square-meter property, located in front of Higashi Honganji Temple, features seven guest rooms, communal dining, and a lounge. The design approach deliberately preserved historical craftsmanship elements while adapting the traditional residence for modern hospitality use.
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Named Nazuna Kyoto Higashihonganji, the 600-square metre property is located in front of the Higashi Honganji Temple in central Kyoto.
It offers seven guest rooms, along with a communal dining room and a separate lounge.
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