However, there are machiya homes that have no lattice windows and doors – but “daibei-zukuri” walls instead! Daibei-zukuri walls faced streets directly and created enough space for a “senzai” front garden.

This type of machiya house was built exclusively for wealthy merchants and doctors, and was considered a symbol of wealth as it required more land and space than a typical machiya.  ‘Yoitsubaki’ Machiya House boasts 2 gardens, which you can enjoy during your stay in Kyoto City.