Woven into the fabric of a vibrant local community, seven buildings, each more than 100 years old, comprise a truly authentic decentralized experience that embraces a unique “town as a hotel” hospitality concept. Constructed using traditional Japanese methods that include a courtyard, these machiya townhouses showcase original craftsmanship that blends seamlessly into the timeless townscape, but also include playful, modern Scandinavian design. Although close to Osaka and Kyoto and home to numerous local restaurants and neighborhood shops, the area has a calm and peaceful atmosphere, with Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.