3 Machiya Holiday Homes Part of MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Takayama Longlisted for Nihon Kukan Design Award

Takayama, Japan – 3 machiya holiday homes from MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Takayama have been longlisted for the 2025 Nihon Kukan Design Award (Japan Space Design Award).

The Nihon Kukan Design Award recognizes spatial design projects that address social challenges and enrich people’s experiences of space.

The three longlisted properties showcase traditional machiya architecture, preserving Takayama city’s classic architectural features while serving as holiday accommodation:

– Ichika Machiya House
– Aonoha Machiya House
– Yukinoha Machiya House

About MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Takayama:

MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Takayama is an accommodation brand offering private, traditional machiya-style holiday homes in Takayama, Japan.