nol kyoto sanjo

The building, a Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) over a century old, was once used as a sales office for the Japanese sake brewer "Kinshi Masamune" since the Meiji era. It has been renovated while preserving its historical charm, including the original "Kinshi Masamune" sign, making it indistinguishable from a typical hotel at first glance.

The newly constructed accommodation wing also features a traditional Kyoto-style courtyard garden. All 48 rooms are equipped with a Hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxing bath time with the scent of wood. Other amenities include a mini-kitchen and a washer-dryer. The hotel's name, "nol," stands for naturally, ordinarily, locally, embodying the concept of "enjoying the area in one's own way, as usual." The absence of a restaurant within the hotel encourages guests to explore the Sanjo area, tasting local specialties or cooking with ingredients sourced from the Nishiki Market.

The "Machiya Lounge," exclusive to guests, offers Kinshi Masamune sake as a welcome drink. Guests can also enjoy coffee from "Unir," a coffee roaster based in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto.