Myoken Ishiharaso

Style. Meticulously renovated restored and recently opened hotel of 9 separate houses throughout town Setting. Upcycled machiyas for a sense of nostalgia in a once busy coastal merchant town. An escape from touristy Kyoto, I drove in but the train is only 90 min ride from Kyoto station Explore. The under the radar quiet little seaside town including the splendid bank from 1920s, cute shops and restaurants, and other historical machiyas, several of which have been turned into hotel accommodations, each one unique Rooms. My lovely spacious two storey townhouse Konoji, built early Showa period, more an uncluttered private home (with laundry machine, books etc) was super close to “downtown” and just hidden behind the hotel’s French restaurant, in the heart of town, 1163 square feet with two bedrooms, meticulously rebuilt, except for the wood beamed roof of the ground floor living room, the house looks completely brand new, the facade of the other townhouses (all in separate buildings) looked more authentically old @ the hotel I love the historical colorful stories of the town. A short walk from the once bustling but still shimmering Kuzuryu River. Most staff spoke English well especially the staff that checked me in. Food & drinks. Upscale delicious French cuisine using local ingredients, one of Michelin star chef Tateru Yoshino’s restaurants Prices. $590 included dinner & breakfast Rating. 5/5