Yonbanchi

Yonbanchi is a two room Bed & Breakfast offering traditional Japanese elegance in a quiet and central part of Kyoto. Nestled in green at the foot of Yoshida-yama, the house is just steps away from Shinnyo-do temple while Ginkaku-ji (The silver pavilion) and Heian shrine are a short walk away.
The house dates from the late Edo period (1603-1867) and was originally occupied by the samurai in charge of Shinnyo-do temple who was, is said, a cousin of the emperor.
The downstairs room, originally fitted to receive dignitaries, adjoins the living room and looks upon the front garden which features a turtle stone, quite rare in residential gardens. At the top of pretty steep stairs, the second guestroom overlooks the front garden. Guests sleep on traditional futons laid on tatami floors. No chairs are provided. The facilities (Shower, traditional and ultra-modern Japanese toilets), being those of a family house are shared. A wireless network is available.
Yonbanchi is located at the foot of Yoshida-yama, one of Kyoto’s oldest and quietest neighborhoods. Conveniently set close to downtown, its residential, forested and shrine/temple area provide exquisite walking along quiet streets and paths. The large, rambling compound of Shinnyo-do is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and its maple trees in autumn. Its dry “Zen-style” garden is said to symbolize the scene of mourning upon Buddha’s death. Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion) is about 1 km (.6 mile)away as are the Philosopher’s Path, Heian Shrine and Nanzen-ji temple. The immediate surroundings, close to Kyoto University offer several good and reasonably priced restaurants. Nearby public baths (sento) with sauna invite you to relax with one of the best aspects of Japanese culture.

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