MACHIYA MAGAZINE is the official Japan travel and culture blog by MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS, a collection of over 100 traditional Japanese machiya accommodations across Japan.
MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS restores and preserves traditional Japanese townhouses known as machiya, giving these historic buildings new life as private holiday houses and boutique machiya hotels. Experience the architecture and character of a traditional machiya during your time in Japan, and Make Your Stay A Memorable Experience.
Our articles draw on the first-hand knowledge of team members who live and work in Japan, sharing practical travel information, local recommendations, cultural insights, and a closer look at traditional Japanese architecture and machiya.
Whether you are planning your first trip to Japan or returning to explore a new region, our goal is to provide useful information grounded in local experience.
Our Local Approach
One of the things that shapes MACHIYA MAGAZINE is our local approach. Our team members live and work in Japan, with local staff based in Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takayama. Through our day-to-day work and life in these cities, we share first-hand knowledge of local neighborhoods, seasonal events, restaurants, cultural sites, transportation, and practical information for travelers.
But our experience of Japan extends beyond the cities where our accommodations are located. Our team travels throughout the country, and we share the places, experiences, and useful information we pick up along the way. From major destinations such as Tokyo and Osaka to different regions across Japan, many of our articles are shaped by places our team has experienced themselves.
Our team also includes members from different regions of Japan and countries around the world. This means you will find articles informed by our staff members’ hometown knowledge, local experiences, and perspectives as travelers in Japan.
Whether you are exploring Kyoto’s historic streets, enjoying the food culture of Kanazawa, visiting Takayama’s old town, or traveling somewhere new in Japan, our goal is to share information that helps you better understand and experience each destination.
Explore Japan with MACHIYA MAGAZINE
Through MACHIYA MAGAZINE, we hope to bring together the knowledge of our local teams, our own experiences traveling throughout Japan, and our connection to traditional Japanese machiya. From practical travel guides and restaurant recommendations to Japanese culture, architecture, and history, we aim to provide information that adds context to the places you visit.
And when your travels bring you to one of the destinations where MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS is located, we invite you to experience a traditional machiya for yourself.
Make Your Stay A Memorable Experience.
Where to Stay in Japan: Traditional Japanese Holiday House Rentals
If you enjoyed learning more about Japanese history and culture, make the experience a part of your stay in Japan, too. Stay in a traditional Japanese machiya house or boutique hotel with MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS.
With over 100 accommodations in Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takayama, MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS offers travelers the opportunity to experience traditional Japanese machiya architecture and culture through private machiya house rentals and boutique machiya hotels.
Explore our accommodations and book your stay through the MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS official website for exclusive offers and our best available rate.
