Home　 　History　 　Accommodation 　　Cuisine　　　Gallery 　　 Location　　 Reservation　　Shop 　　Link 　History 　The Beauty of Yoshida-sanso　 ・ The House　 ・ The Garden 　 From days of old, Yoshida-yama (Mt. Yoshida) has been celebrated as one of the scenic 36 peaks of Higashiyama, Kyoto's eastern mountains. It is the "hill in crimson bloom" referred to in the well-known tanka sung by the students of Mitaka Koto Gakko, a prestigious educational institution which once stood on Mt. Yoshida. In the seventh year of Showa (1933), the second home of Higashi-Fushimi no miya (Emperor Showa's brother-in-law then enrolled at nearby Kyoto University) was erected on the foothills of Yoshida-yama. After World War II, this imperial residence was preserved in its original grandeur and turned into a traditional Japanese inn named Yoshida-sanso. A quiet place to savor Kyoto cuisine, entertain guests and stay the night, this beloved inn is not only the perfect spot to enjoy tea time after a leisurely walk, but also a unique event space for musicians and artists the year round.　　　　　　　　 The stained glass ' Cyokko-mon-kyou ' in front entry　wall Stained glass with "Fushimi" design Originally constructed for Prince Higashi-Fushimi by master carpenter Nishioka Tsunekazu, Yoshida-sanso is an architectural treasure which skillfully blends the best of East and West. Used throughout the building, precious hinoki (Japanese cypress) embues the structure with a dignified and distinctly Japanese appearance further enhanced by the Imperial Chrysanthemum crest, a recurring motif visible on the roof tiles and fusuma door pulls. An abstract rendering of the syllabic characters for "Fushimi" is playfully hidden in the stained glass windows; the front rooms are rendered in a puzzle of parquet. Subtle details such as these and the purity of the Shoin-style interiors create a wonderful fusion of Orientalism and Art deco-inspired Modernism. 　　Entry hall lighting fixture with the Kissho or "lucky omen" pattern The Uragiku 16-petaled chrysanthemum crest

■The House

The Matsu-no-ma (Pine Room), the Take-no-ma (Bamboo Room), and the Tsuki-no-ma (Moon Room) are the main rooms on the first floor. These rooms are used primarily by patrons for events such as reunions and traditional Japanese tea parties, and also provide a relaxed and tasteful atmosphere to entertain important friends and business associates.

　　

■Garden

Azaleas in early summer In Autumn Yoshida-sanso's Japanese garden

The Japanese garden which surrounds Yoshida-sanso offers both subtle and dramatic views that change from season to season. Wild birds can often be seen dancing among the spring cherry blossoms or vibrant azaleas of early summer...there is a delicate hush in this calm and timeless place, a quiet refuge from the clamor of city life. At different times of the year, guests are invited to step into garden for a bowl of soothing green tea or a koto concert carefully prepared and orchestrated to relax and heighten the senses.