An exquisite viewing spot in Takao. At the base of Jingo-ji Temple, after crossing a bridge over Kiyotaki-gawa River, is the Momijiya Annex, Kawa-no-Iori designed in the folk art tradition.
The seasons turn gently, and as you walk upstream of Kiyotaki-gawa River, through the blooming green and flowerbeds, you will find the beautiful Kitayama cedar countryside. Surrounded by stretches of flowers, the cedars stand tall and brilliant.
The trees cast a cool shadow. Sunlight warms the day and in evening, fireflies flutter to the charming croaks of tiny frogs splattering near the stream. In the quiet kawadoko, riverbed rests the very elegance of Kyoto. The stream running down from the mountain recesses is cool to the touch. The green upon green thrives in the golden sunlight.
Love burns with quiet intensity. In the same way, the autumn leaves around the famous Jingo-ji Temple have been cherished for over a thousand years. The cool stream can be glimpsed from throughout the region, and in autumn, a deep silence, dyed in crimson, overtakes all.
The countryside of Takao is lined with flowers blanketed in snow, powdery and charming. Quiet and beautiful, a snowy layer blankets the area. Your heart will be pulled by the figures of snow dancers.
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Annex[Kawa-no-Iori]10 tatami mat room (with toilet, no bath)
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room
Winter Kotatsu (heated table)
Annex[Kawa-no-Iori]10 tatami mat room (with open-air bath and toilet)
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room
Open-air Bath
Wide-angle View of Room
Wide-angle View of Open-air Bath
Annex[Kamo]room
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Annex[Kamo]room
Open-air Bath
Room with Kotatsu(heated table)
[Open-air Bath and View
The Japanese and Western-style rooms in the Kawa-no-Iori Annex were renovated on April 1st and now include new, open-air baths. The veranda is all wood and you can relax in an outdoor bath, gazing at the mountains and garden.
Annex [Iga] 6 tatami mat room
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Annex [Iga] 6 tatami mat room
Wide-angle View of Open-air Bath
Open-air Bath
Open-air Bath and View
Annex The detached [Asagiri] room
The Momijiya transports you to an era of luxury.
Treat yourself to the height of hospitality. In two, eight tatami mat rooms with open-air bath, you can forget the clamor of the city. Gazing out from three panes of windows on Takao's natural beauty, its Kiyotaki-gawa River, and the connecting bridge will massage your mood all the more. The inn's chef serves mountain village cuisine, with Japanese pepper and mountain plants in spring, and on kawadoko(riverside veranda), charcoal-grilled sweet fish, trout, and other seafood to cool you in summer. In fall, you can enjoy Matsutake mushrooms and in winter, the simmering blends of a hot pot.
the entrance of Asagiri
the room of Asagiri
Open-air Bath
Open-air Bath and View
Annex The detached [Hototogisu] room
The Momijiya transports you to an era of luxury.
In "Hototogisu" Room, there are three separate rooms. A six tatami mat room with an open-air bath attached, a four and a half tatami mat room, and Western-style room roughly eight tatami mats in size with a twin bed. The room overlooks the bridge linking the Kiyotaki-gawa River to the inn. This is a good choice for guests who prefer Western-style beds. However, you can also use a futon if you prefer. Soak in the charming bath regardless of the season and let the warm water wash away for stress. Use of the kawadoko(riverside veranda) is also not limited to during the meals the inn provides. You are welcome to enjoy its gentle atmosphere with your own food or whenever you would like to steal a quiet moment.
Rooms can accommodate up to five guests.
the entrance of Hototogisu
the room of Hototogisu
Open-air Bath and View
Open-air Bath
The Annex was recently renovated and now offers an open window-style viewing bath.
Kitayama-no-yu Bath
Miyama-no-yu Bath
Reserved Bath Atago-no-yu Bath
Annex Lobby
The lobby is designed in a traditional folk style, with Takao's mountains clearly visible in the distance. The lobby also overlooks a spacious garden, brimming with moss and cedars stretching out toward the Kitayama mountains.
the suspension bridge of Momijiya
the suspension bridge of Momijiya
Annex kawadoko (Elegant Riverside Veranda)
Imagine this: It is summer in Kyoto. You are tasting Japan's finest cuisine as all five of your senses experience nature from the comfort of Momijiya's riverside veranda. Charcoal-grilled sweet fish and trout and river crab tempura are melting in your mouth.