Enchanted by the alleys of the ancient city of Kyoto

Although Kyoto has many popular tourist spots, the alleyways that are off the beaten path should not be overlooked. The 'Saga Toriimoto Chonai Hozonkan', standing quietly in the peaceful alleyways of Sagano, is one such hidden charming spot.

The emotional appeal of the old folk houses that mark the passage of time.

This historic preservation museum is a renovated house that is over 100 years old. The atmosphere of the Kyoto Machiya remains vivid, offering you a chance to experience the way of life in old Kyoto. If you step into the tatami-matted room, you will be enveloped in the pleasant scent of wood and the emotional appeal of smoked bamboo.

The dream-like trail of the Atagoyama Railway.

Inside the museum, there is a diorama that recreates the appearance of the Atagoyama Railway that once ran through Sagano. You can also appreciate the nostalgia of admiring Kyoto's nature while reminiscing about the railway. It is a nostalgic experience, exploring the vestiges of Kyoto before the end of the war.

Stories that resonate in the tranquility

Although Sagano is a popular tourist area, the quiet alleyways where this preservation museum is located seem like a completely different world. If you escape from the hustle and bustle and listen to the flow of time, you may hear innumerable stories emanating from the old folk house.

This preservation museum, which you can visit for free, is located in the off-the-beaten-path alleyways away from the main tourist thoroughfare of Kyoto. However, it is in such alleyways that the deep charm of Kyoto thrives.