Machiya

I took Wayne to show him the traditional Japanese style house which I lived in for one year (on the right above). It was a dear wee two-storied place probably nearly 90 years old now. One of the reasons I chose to move on from this treasure spot was that the summer was extruciatingly hot and the winter was freezing... I had to step outside through the snow to use the bathroom and shower! It was delightful to bump into my previous landlord and landlady. They have since purchased eight more preserved homes or "machiya" which are open to the public to dine in or stay in overnight. http://www.shindosyokuryo.com/