Koke-An living room looking out onto lush private moss garden

Koke-An

Koke-An — The aesthetics of moss and silence

A verdant sanctuary in Shogoin: Breathe with the moss and feel the slow pace of Kyoto.

1 - 7 GuestsMoss Garden ViewDouble & Sofa BedsShogoin, Higashiyama
The Aesthetics of Moss and Silence

Breathe with the Moss

Breathe with the moss and feel Kyoto's unhurried passage of time.

Koke-An — "the moss hermitage" — is named for the lush private garden that graces this machiya. A vibrant carpet of green moss, a stone lantern, and the gentle sound of water create a meditative backdrop visible from the living room, the kitchen, and even the bathtub. Here, nature is not a view — it is a companion.

Koke-An living room opening onto the moss garden

Living with Nature

The 1F living area opens directly onto the moss garden — nature is always with you, from morning coffee to evening tea.

Koke-An bathtub with a view of the lush moss garden

Garden View Bath

A rare luxury: soak in a deep bath while gazing at a carpet of living moss just beyond the glass.

Close-up of the private moss garden tsuboniwa at Koke-An

Private Tsuboniwa

The lush moss garden — your personal sanctuary of green, stone, and silence.

Spacious traditional living and dining area with high ceilings, paper lantern, wooden dining table, antique tansu, and bamboo screen walls

Traditional Living & Dining

Gather around the wooden dining table beneath a paper lantern, surrounded by antique tansu and bamboo screens opening to the garden.

Rustic machiya kitchen with exposed beams, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and traditional white cabinet drawers

Machiya Kitchen

A compact kitchen with all essentials — fridge, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher — nestled within original plaster walls and wooden beams.

Artisan powder room with live-edge wooden counter, ceramic vessel basin, woven bamboo ceiling, and natural light

Artisan Washroom

A stunning live-edge wooden counter with handcrafted ceramic basin — each detail reflects traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Cozy breakfast nook with small wooden table and chairs beside shoji screens overlooking the tsuboniwa garden

Garden View Nook

A quiet corner for morning tea or reflection — sit beside the shoji screens and watch the light play through the garden.

Facilities

A Verdant Sanctuary

1 - 7 GuestsPerfect for couples, solo travelers, or small families
Moss Garden ViewLush private tsuboniwa visible from living and bath
Garden View BathSoak while gazing at the moss garden
Full Kitchen (1F)Gas stove, microwave, fridge, utensils
Double Beds & Sofa BedsComfortable sleeping for up to 7 guests
Near Heian JinguWalk to shrines, museums, and the Kamo River
Layout

Nature Below, Rest Above

The first floor immerses you in the moss garden with a living room, kitchen, and garden-view bath. Peaceful bedrooms with double beds and sofa beds offer a quiet refuge.

Koke-an floor plan showing 65 sqm single-floor layout with 2 double beds, 2 sofa beds, 1 futon, bathroom and 2 W.C. for 7 guests

65 sqm · Up to 7 guests · 2 double beds + 2 sofa beds + 1 futon

1st Floor — Garden LevelLiving, Kitchen, Garden Bath, Toilet
  • Living room opening directly onto the moss garden
  • Full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, and fridge
  • Deep soaking bath with moss garden view
  • Separate toilet
BedroomsTraditional Japanese Sleeping
  • Double beds and sofa beds for up to 7 guests
  • Shoji paper screens filtering soft natural light
  • Peaceful atmosphere with garden views
  • Traditional wood and paper aesthetic throughout
Koke-An double bed room
Double Bed · 1F
Up to 2

Double Bed

Double Bed (1F)

Western-style comfort with garden views
Koke-An second double bed room
Double Bed
Up to 2

Double Bed

Double Bed

Quiet retreat with natural light
Koke-An sofa bed in living area
Sofa Bed
1 Guest

Sofa Bed

Sofa Bed

Versatile sleeping space in the living area
Koke-An tatami room with sofa bed and futon
Tatami Room
Up to 2

Tatami Room

Sofa bed + futon

Traditional sleeping on tatami
Location

Shogoin: Where Art Meets Nature

Located in a quiet residential area in Kyoto's cultural Higashiyama district, close to Heian Jingu Shrine, Kyocera Museum of Art, and the Philosopher's Path. The Kamo River walking path is also within walking distance.

Higashiyama Station4 min walk
Heian Jingu Shrine8 min walk
Kyocera Museum of Art10 min walk
Kamo River10 min walk
Nanzen-ji Temple15 min walk
Okazaki Park8 min walk
Philosopher's Path20 min walk
Local Yatsuhashi Shops5 min walk
Ginkaku-ji Temple25 min walk
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Embrace Moss and Silence

Best rate guarantee and direct support from our team. Garden-view bath, moss garden, and the serenity of Shogoin — a Kyoto experience like no other.

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