There are many nice Ryokans (Japanese traditional accommodation) and hotels in Kyoto however there was nowhere I wanted to stay. I wanted to stay somewhere having atmosphere of ryokan and system of hotel, moreover, somewhere I can feel Kyoto and its quality. So I proposed the concept to the client. Kamishichiken area is one of five geisha house areas in Kyoto and the oldest out of the five. So I was careful to design the ryokan to be suitable to the Kamishichiken mood/quality. (text by Yasumichi Morita)