This September, HANA received dozens of heartfelt reviews from guests who stayed in our Kyoto machiya houses.

Reading them felt like revisiting every quiet morning, every garden breeze, every teacup left on the table after check-out.

Many guests mentioned the same things —the warmth of the lighting at night,the scent of wood and tatami,the joy of returning to a calm, private space after a day of exploring Kyoto.

One guest wrote that our home “felt like stepping into a story, not a hotel.”
Another said, “We slowed down here — even our conversations became softer.”

For us, these words are more than compliments.
They remind us why we do what we do:to keep Kyoto’s machiya culture alive,and to let travelers experience not just a stay, but a sense of belonging.

Thank you to every guest who took the time to share your experience.
Your words keep our lights warm, our gardens cared for, and our hearts full.

We look forward to welcoming you again —to the same Kyoto, and perhaps, to a new story.