Genkan entrance

An inviting ‘genkan’ (entrance) of a traditional Japanese machiya house. We love the atmosphere that these 'genkan' create when warmly lit by the sun. This traditional machiya townhouse is located near the Asano River & Kazue Chaya Tea District in Kanazawa, Japan. Rent this entire Japanese townhouse during your next visit to Japan. MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Kanazawa - 'Kurohoro' Machiya House

Japan has many modern and traditional housing styles. there are the single family detached houses and the multiple-unit buildings. additional kinds of housing especially for unmarried people, would…

When visiting someone’s home in Japan, you will almost always run into a genkan, or an entrance hall. The host will welcome you into this space inside the building before further proceeding inside the house. The fundamental purpose of this area is to take off your shoes. As with many Asian cultures, taking off the outdoor shoes is a custom Japanese people follow as well. Still, this culture can be surprising to some visitors outside of Japan. Find out below what you can expect to see in a…

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