Inn Kawashima has been welcoming visitors to the heart

of Kyoto since 1901. Located on a quiet back street, it is within

strolling distance of some of Kyoto's best-known temples and

shirines, along with such attractions as the Gion and downtown

areas, and the Nishiki food market. Now in its 3rd generation

of family ownership, this 'machiya' town-house inn blends tradi-

tional-style rooms with modern comforts like air-conditioning

and television. Larger rooms can be divided for greater privacy

with 'fusuma' sliding doors. A 3-minute walk from Shijo subway

station ( 2nd stop from Kyoto Station ), one block south of Shijo

St. west of Yanaginobanba St. English and French spoken.