features

All plumbing & electrics have been refurbished for safer use. The owner completely renovated with particular attention to repairing or replacing any worn out parts, while keeping as much of the original features such as characteristic clay walls lined with century old newspapers, wooden doors, and original granite stones in the earthen floor amongst others.

• Clay wall from the Meiji era

  The clay walls of the cafe are preserved in a way that allows you to see the newspaper lining the walls dated from 100 years ago. Not something you usually see every day.

• Stained glass

  An elaborate use of British stained glass. The Art Deco design with its geometric and symbolic expression is simple yet sophisticated and elegant, and a perfect match with the Kyoto’s Machiya design.

• Antique furniture

  Most of the cafe interior has vintage furniture imported from Australia. This is a space where you can enjoy the "aged beauty" with a clever mixture of Japanese and Western styles. (Furniture may be included in the sale by negotiation)

• Bookshelf at the Hibukuro

  Originally, a Hibukuro was a stairwell space that allowed the heat and smoke from cooking to escape. The boldly arranged bookshelves are filled with a wide variety of books lovingly collected over time by the owner. (Books may be included in the sale by negotiation)