Kyoto ryokan Shoei
The new annex of Kyoto ryokan Shoei was completed for service in June 2009. In this annex, Japanese-style rooms in sizes of 8 or 10 tatami mats are offered. Settle yourself in the tatami room for a time of relaxation and enjoy an experience in the lifestyle of Japan. Kyoto ryokan Shoei is within a 5-minute walking distance from JR Tambaguchi station, only one station away from JR Kyoto Station. It is adjacent to the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market where vegetables which are distinctive to Kyoto and its cuisine, and fresh fish are supplied to a number of restaurants in Kyoto.
History of Shimabara
Kyoto ryokan Shoei is located in the Shimabara district of Kyoto. It has a history that goes back to1589 when permission was granted by ※1) Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to build the district of Shimabara originally in Yanaginobamba-nijo. However, in 1641 it was moved to its present site and prospered in the Edo period as a “Hanamachi”, a courtesan and geisha district. Because the district was so often relocated, the disruption and the confusion that it created resembled that of ※2) Shimabara Rebellion, depicting similarities of unrest among the people. Thus the district was named Shimabara.
※1) A daimyo (warlord) from the latter part of Muromachi period through the Azuchimomoyama period.
※2) An uprising largely involving those who were mostly Christians in the early part of the Edo period.
Kyoto ryokan Shoei
Shoumen-nishiiru , Mibugawa-dori , Shimogyo-ku , Kyoto-shi , Kyoto , Japan 600-8826TEL +81-75-351-4084
FAX +81-75-351-4613
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