This is what it looks like inside a 100 Year Old traditional Japanese Machiya townhouse in Kyoto

[@jennifermckay4872]

I am addicted to watchiing your videos!!!!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

This is the best compliment! Thank you!

[@jennifermckay4872]

my mom was originally born in Kyoto...... I hope one day we can get her one of these houses one day. My sister is an archeitec and has renovated a house that set a new record for how much it was sold for..... I know one day by your help we can one day make this a reality, thank you so much your videos are very professional and very educational. Keep up the good work!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you for the compliment! From how it sounds, your sister could definitely consider renovating a machiya here in Kyoto. Buying & renovating in Japan is not as hard as before with more companies willing to work with foreign customers... at least in the bigger cities. Again, thank you for watching and I'm hoping to add more videos that cover different aspect of renovating a machiya or kominka in Japan.

[@lourobin2728]

What beautiful homes! The stories they would tell if the walls could talk. I adore the inner gardens. So tranquil! Just stunning!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Each of these homes has its own story and it's always fascinating to learn about them!

[@Aboriginal_Alien]

Great video! I would love a deeper dive into every aspect of every building. Particularly, show how the doors and windows move. Maybe even use a measuring tape to show off dimensions and profiles. I am a wood worker / architect in the states and I am always trying to study the detailed construction and function on the various aspects of Japanese architecture.

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you! Yes more things can be and should be explained regarding the architecture and its history...I'll try to make the tours more informative!

[@nickloong]

These are beautiful Japanese architecture which have stood the test of time.

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you! This machiya was renovated by the Kyomachiya Sakujigumi, a group of professionals experienced in fixing up machiya with the original method.

[@vikasbhola542]

very beautiful

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you!!

[@ronisworld2916]

thank you for sharing this. i really love the machiya designs. best of luck to you! subscribed!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you! I'm hoping to share more of these houses in different areas of Japan.

[@etherdog]

I feel I have seen this machiya before. I'm glad that that you are working in this field!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

This machiya is just right outside of the Karasuma Oike subway station! Many people pass by everyday. I'm hoping to be working in this field for a long long time!

[@ajadrew]

That's a gorgeous Machiya - thank you for showing us around!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you this is a one that's kept as original as possible even after renovation. Good for office or shops but very cold in winter!

[@ajadrew]

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[@amysbees6686]

Lovely house with gorgeous garden! So tranquil in the midst of such an enor3 city!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

It was indeed a very beautiful garden!

[@amysbees6686]

*enormous☺

[@Nein-z5y]

Very nice houses!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you! It is now used as an office & community space.

[@DougDennis]

Great videos!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you for checking out the videos!

[@DougDennis]

@@GoodOldHousesJapan I'm hooked!

[@ck7642]

For me they are soooo interesting.

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you!

[@Luu24111]

I really wish you good luck with your Buisness! These houses are so pretty and I hope they will exist many more years :)

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Thank you Luna! These houses are gaining popularity among younger generations these days but still many (especially in rural areas) are just decaying with time without owners...

[@Luu24111]

@@GoodOldHousesJapan That’s sad actually. But I really hope that they will gain enough attention and eventually get new owners. Maybe I’ll have the chance to buy a house like that in the future! But till then I’ll look forward to more videos of you :)

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

@@Luu24111 Thank you for the warm message! Starting a KZbin channel from scratch is tough but the comments really give me the motivation to shoot and make more videos!

[@ChinhNguyen-yb3cp]

II am in the process of planning my own house, which I hope I can build at the end of this year. I have always been thinking about building a house like Kyomachiya, since my plot of land is somehow like Kyomachiya (mine is 5m x 26m) and I usded to live in Japan for several years. Do you have any video showing the structure of Kyomachi, like the foundation, drainage system etc?

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Hi Chinh, that sounds like an exciting project. There are some books in Japanese that has very detail information on the Kyo-machiya structures, but in English & Online this pdf file is the closest thing I can find. kyoto-machisen.jp/wmf-machiya-project/library/pdf/onoya-restoration.pdf (This is actually the machiya that was shown in my video.) Hope this helps.

[@ChinhNguyen-yb3cp]

@@GoodOldHousesJapan Thank you so much for sharing your work. It’s so inspiring.

[@thePOWERofART-11]

thanks for including the japanese!

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Doitashimashite!

[@Lenin941FN]

It's truly sad that houses like this can no longer be built due to modern building codes

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

The best we can do now is not have developers torn down these old houses...

[@Lenin941FN]

@@GoodOldHousesJapan exactly

[@bezaleel01]

Hey Steven, how can I get reached to you for regarding investment of one of the Machiya houses?

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

Hi Bezaleel, you may be able to reach me under the About tab of my channel. You can find the email address there. I am not a realtor though so I can only share my personal experiences on buying machiya houses.

[@90Sアニメ]

Does anyone live in that house? and is it for sale?Or is it like a museum?

[@GoodOldHousesJapan]

It's used as an office & community space. Kind of like a local museum as well.

[@90Sアニメ]

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