Facilities
Machiya Club & Room Details
Inn and Facilities Overview
Check-In, Check-Out & Curfew
Check-in: You may check in from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Check-out: We ask that you check out by 10:00 am.
Curfew: There is no curfew for Machiya Club guests. When checking in, you will be given a key that you may keep and use throughout your stay.
Luggage: We’re happy to keep luggage here before check-in or after check-out for your convenience
Please note that we may be out of the office during the day, so be sure to inform us when you will need our assistance.
Payments
We accept payment for your reservation at the time of check-in by cash or any major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Discover and Diners). We accept various other cashless payment options. Ask at our check-in counter for details.
Misc. Information
Wi-Fi is freely available throughout the Inn.
Smoking is prohibited inside the facilities. Please use only the designated outdoor smoking areas. Thank you.
Facilities & Amenities
Rooms at Machiya Club Main Building
- TV, refrigerator, and microwave are available in our first floor common areas.
- Shared facilities include two sake-barrel bathtubs, a shower room and two toilet rooms. The shower and baths use spring water that was also once used for making sake long ago.
- Hair dryers are available at the bath and shower rooms, and at the wash basins.
- Each room is equipped with a humidifier.
- Hand towels, bath towels, yukata bathrobes
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, cotton pads & swabs
- Wi-fi
- Rental bicycles (7 bicycles, rented on first-come, first-served basis)
- Coffee, drip-brewed with spring water
Rooms at Annex Kolmio
- Each room is equipped with a TV, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, and full private bathroom.
- Hand towels, bath towels, yukata bathrobes
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, cotton pads & swabs
- Original bath amenities (soap, shampoo & conditioner)
- Cleanser, toner, and lotion set
- Tea (green, black, flavored), coffee
- Wifi
- Rental bicycles (7 bicycles, rented on first-come, first-served basis)
Our Guest Rooms
Hachiman-no-ma (Tatami Room with Private Bath, Main Building)
Room Rate
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Maximum Occupancy
Sleeping space for up to 10 people. For comfort and best use of space, we recommend the stay of up to 6 guests.
Description
This large, 14 mat “kyoma” tatami room allows sleeping space for up to 10 guests. Opposite ends of the room both open out to our private gardens.
Relax in this traditional, spacious and luxurious tatami room that reflects the natural beauty of the two Japanese gardens on each end of the room. Perfect for slowly unwinding from a busy day, the room offers a quiet, yet open and breezy atmosphere. This classic room design known as “shoin-zukuri” is as comfortable and relaxing now as it was centuries ago.
The interior decor also features a few works by local Shiga artists, representing a contemporary take on traditional Japanese aesthetics.
Discover the freshness of traditional beauty as you enjoy relaxing in sophisticated style.
For guests who would like more privacy (Reserving multiple rooms)
- If you reserve both 1st floor rooms together, Omi-no-ma and Hachiman-no-ma, then you can make use of the common living and kitchen areas. Recommended for group use or those who desire more space during your stay.
- If you reserve all three rooms, then you will have the entire building to yourselves.
Azuchi-no-ma (Western Style Twin Room with Private Bath, Main Building)
Room Rate
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Maximum Occupancy
Sleeping space for up to 4 people.
Description
2nd floor loft bedroom in the traditional architectural style called zushi-nikai with ceiling sloping down toward the street. Fairly large 10.5 tatami mat size room sleeps up to 4 people with two beds.
This cozy attic loft is a classic example of traditional townhouse architecture with the “mushikomado” vertically slatted windows overlooking the street below. The skylight adds a modern touch and lighter atmosphere. This room also features western style beds for familiar comfort, and provides a wonderfully peaceful getaway space for rest and relaxation.
Kura-no-ma, Annex Kolmio (Duplex Room with Private Bath)
Room Rate
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Maximum Occupancy
Sleeping space for up to 2 people. Please note that handrail on the staircase and 2nd floor are relatively low, so to ensure your safety, we only take reservations for guests of age 13 years or older.
Description
Duplex room in a remodeled historic kura warehouse. Sleeps 2 guests maximum.
Enjoy your memorable stay in this remodeled historic kura warehouse building, converted into a cozy hidden suite offering comfort with unique style.
We offer high-quality bath amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and soap, made with water from our main building’s spring water well, the same water source that was used long ago for making sake.
Hanare-no-ma, Annex Kolmio (Duplex Suite Room with Private Bath)
Room Rate
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Maximum Occupancy
Sleeping space for up to 5 people.
Description
Duplex suite room in a renovated machiya building. The first floor includes a living room and private bathroom, and the bedroom is on the second floor. Sleeps 5 guests maximum.
Immerse yourself in the traditional atmosphere of Omihachiman’s old historical district while enjoying modern style and comfort. Perfect for “living as a local” during your stay.
We offer high-quality bath amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and soap, all made in Shiga with natural ingredients such as spring water from our main building’s well, which was also once used to make sake, and other local ingredients like sake lees and herbal essences.