Living in Traditional Japanese Townhouses: Kyo-machiya

I never thought I'd want to live in an old Japanese house. I've always heard they're creaky and cold. However, I was surprised at how nice and cozy they could be inside. More than that, I really enjoyed how you could go back in history and feel the culture of Japan's old capital city, Kyoto, while staying in one. This video tells the story of what it's like living in traditional Japanese townhouses in Kyoto called Kyo-machiya.

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[anne-lottedevries]

The older man being so proud of his lil bonsai tree made me so happy <3

[aristired]

My family is from Kyoto and we still have our *very* old house there. It’s a lot older than most (it’s been in the family for 4 or 5 generations by now) and a lot of people have told us to demolish it as old Japanese houses are not very appreciated by Japanese people. But for me it’s a connection to the family and something that I don’t want to get rid of.

[TheSnufking]

The renovated kyo-machiya are so good. You get the old aesthetics, and modern benefits like kitchen, bathroom and heating/insulation.

[JustMe-uclt]

Without nails? Incredible. The Japanese are such extraordinary artisans.

[someavailablehandlename]

The Older couple looked so content and proud of their house and what they have accomplished, almost teared me up a bit in awe. I wish to be like them one day..

[beeeff]

I love, love the traditional Japanese minimalist aesthetic. Its simplicity yet functional design is very appealing and environmental-friendly.

[JazzyBabe]

the original purpose of the "box stairs" was not to utilize space but a way of avoiding taxes - at one point in Japan's history, they levied a tax on how many stairs and floors you had so they hid the stairs by putting chests of drawers together - kind of a great dodge if you ask me....LOL

[orro]

This is probably one of the best ads I've ever seen. I don't even live in Japan and I'm browsing the properties on Hachise. Good work.

[mariobart]

My wife's name was also Masami. She's gone last year, my Angel.

[andrew_hmar]

The canadian guy literally introduced himself with "sorry" lol😂

[bridgetownforge]

Lived in a machiya in Kyoto for 5 years, some time ago.
It was a great house, and I still miss it.

[wm]

I married my wife who is from Japan and I was so nervous about how my life would be if I move to Japan. I have binged so much of your youtubes. I now have no fears to move there, I now need to move to Japan. I want my family to grow in such a beautiful culture and country. Thank you for making such beautiful work. That educates and promotes the beautiful Japanese culture.

[strasbourgeois]

These multinational families living in beautiful homes just makes me smile. 😊

[jaadul]

For me though, the most breathtaking part about kyo-machiya is the garden. I would have sit there for a long time especially when it's raining . Where you can see the rain falling beautifully on the bonsai. Just imagine it makes me so happy🤩😆

[heyviolet]

I love the mistakes like, fluffed lines and children riding bikes into the cameraman. Please keep the human aspect to the videos. It's perfect.

[horseenthusiast]

I didn't know you could stay in some guest houses for a month at a time! One of my goals is to travel to Japan and spend around three months there at least (one month in Kyoto, two or more months touring the rest of the country), and I've always wanted to stay in a very traditional house there. I'm so glad it's feasible!!

[weixianng]

The disappointment in that man's eyes and voice when he had to show his daughter's messy room 😂

[Cthight]

16:26 look how clean this is. Everywhere i went japan was so clean. You see it with total diffrent eyes when you come from europe.

[marcuspvxea]

These traditional homes also brings alot of peace and stress realse to you, it also looks extremely comfy and neutral colors that would help with the first.

So in a sense its more of just a home and I'd def be interested in one myself since i'm in love with these traditional houses from a start

[farisasmith]

Love the natural light and the warmth. The garden in the middle give it that outside on the inside feeling. Very peaceful and uncluttered.