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Hinokiya: Tatami room with low table opening to garden

Kyoto houses sleeping 8 or more

Of the Kyoto homes The081 runs, 3 sleep 8 or more: Hinokiya (9), MHK二条邸 (8) and Haku House - Gosho-Nishi (8). Beds, toilets and stations for each.

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Oct 2, 2026

Kyoto houses sleeping 8 or more

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Oct 2, 2026

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