Kita-gaichi Minka
Kameoka City, Kyoto Pref.
Kameoka lies to the west of Kyoto’s famous Arashiyama district and offers a peaceful atmosphere, with residential areas scattered across a broad basin of fertile land. In spring and autumn, the area is often cloaked in a beautiful, ethereal fog, adding to its charm. This minka offering sweeping views of the surrounding countryside was built in 1988. Traditional Japanese architectural elements, such as the entrance and roof design, lend it a sense of heritage. Inside, the Tatami room features an authentic tokonoma alcove and Shoin, arranged to highlight the Zen garden. While recent renovations have reduced the number of rooms, the property includes a steel-framed two-story annex and a storage building. Surrounded by nature yet within easy reach of urban life, the property is just about 45 minutes by train or car from JR Kyoto Station.
