Inside a 100+ Year Old Fully-Modernized Traditional Kyoto Townhouse | Japanese Renovated Machiya
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this home tour, Alex takes you inside three fully-renovated Kyoto traditional machiya townhouses.
See the sister video on why not to buy an un-renovated machiya on @AbroadinJapan's channel here: • Why NOT to Buy a Tradi...
Thanks so much to Rakutoko for allowing us to film here. You can book your stay at any of these machiya here: www.rakutoko.com/
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Thanks to Rakutoko for allowing me to film your beautiful machiya townhouses! Commenters -- which was your favorite?
The modern minimalist one for sure. Especially if I were staying longer term, but I think that if I was just visiting for a weekend the first traditional one would be a treat!
I guess I'll go over to Chris' video now and go help his analytics. I mean how else is he going to pay off his commission he owes you?
The middle one is perfect for my family as I have limited mobility, and that one had both a bed and a bathroom on the ground floor. :) They were all beautiful though!
WHAT DOES A BILLION DOLLARS GET YOU IN KYOTO
A restored old Japanese home and a box of cup ramen?
Yen or USD ?
HALF A BANANA (wrapped in several layers of plastic, of course)
1,000,000,000$ ...??? that's 144,000,000,000 JPY ... uhhm you could buy the COOOOOOLEST shit in Kyoto... (Barring heritage sites) and I would be happy to design a spot for you!!!
@level7041 savage.
so glad to have had more to watch after Chris's video! I like the design of the third one best overall, but that doma in the first one is super cool...
I loved both episodes, could you potentially do a behind the scenes look at how these are renovated?
I actually liked the first one for it's simplicity. Great work! Can't wait to see the next one with Sharla (and maybe Chris, as they get closer to buying something in Tokyo) soon!
forgot to relist maybe?
I think my favorite bit was when you let Chris use the land-line phones as props and have him figure out "Yes, Chris, these are real, working phones, not props."
they do look interesting but why are they still being priced so high to the point that people are very rarely going to buy it which defeats the purpose of even looking to renovate it
They're priced that high because of the land. You could knock them down and build something else and sell it for $$$
@@SpacePopeIII Actually, the ones in Kyoto aren't allowed to be torn down due to cultural significance or something. So the land is expensive but if the house itself can't be rennovated then you're stuck with an expensive house & land that can't be repurposed for a new house.
you seem to be under the misconception that you are people. its ok. i thought i was people once too.
Sent over from Abroad in Japan. Love your videos, Alex.
Absolutely fantastic video and wonderful insight into the renovation of traditional Kyoto townhouses
I like how the Machiyas gets progressively more modern as Alex introduces them, kinda like showing you the ratio of development from least to most modern. I could definitely Be Zen 24/7 in all of them though, haha
I love touring traditional Japanese houses. Hope to see more in the future. By the way, I love the picture of cats underneath the kotatsu! They are so adorable! 😍
I love your call to subscribe. So cute. 😊
Love the style of the 3rd one with the modern minimalist design with the wood panels. They all seem like very nice places to stay, but wouldn't be as practical for anything long term. And where was the toilet for the 3rd house?
I'm so glad my family weren't the only ones fixated on trying to find the toilet in the 3rd house!
My cats would love the kotatsu in the third one, and they would most definately love to use the garden in the entrances as their own personal toilet, lol.
Can we get the name of the print and artist of the woman holding the cat? It was gorgeous.
Beautiful apartments, but zero storage space if you were to live there full time!
the sub plug was fine lmao
i live in the Karasuma Oike neighborhood!!!!
Talk about the good life...
and yes the owner is a musician (probably my favorite living performer), and yeah he loves cats...
We met in the most random of ways 20+ years ago. He found an unreleased album of his (He didn't even have a copy) for me, signed it, and got it to me! God level fan service!
Amazing, thanks for the insight.
I know what my kitties would do with that gravel by the front door.
These are such cute Airbnbs! They did such a good job renovated them with a perfect Kyoto vibe! Definitely going to book a reservation next vacation 😊
This is beautiful Alex. Thanks for the tour.
I did a tour of a kyomachi when I was in Kyoto and it was amazing! Wasn't all cleaned up like this one, but had a lot of room!
It looks really nice but it really makes me appreciate the space I have in my house over here in Europe. I got so much stuff, 2 pianos. A desk with multiple monitors and a big tower PC. A lot of big statues and framed art. No way that would fit in these kinds of houses.
I feel like if I had to live in such a small space id be a lot more selective about what I buy in order to best optimize space. This can be a good thing. Sometimes we just have way too much stuff just because we have space for it here in the west. I feel like everything would be a lot more intentional and id opt for higher quality for the few things I do have if I lived in japan. I guess it also depends on your hobbies as well. Currently in the process of buying a 880ish square foot 2 bed 2 bath apartment in a small town in Canada for super cheap and its making me value the space I do have for hobbies like being a musician
@@faedraemberhart5500 Yeah I feel ya, but even if you buy only high quality and be selective, like I do, it's still just not enough space. I'd be misreable in a place like that .I need my piano's, my audio gear, my PC and my Art to feel at home. And sadly that's not possible. I don't have THAT much, but even my PC setup wouldn't fit in that house, let alone only one of my piano's
Sounds great
Super non related to the theme, but I LOVE your tweed coat!!!
It seems to have a love it or hate it thing going on but thanks!
You show off a lot of these really pricey homes in japan. I would like to see something nice I can actually afford. Say around $250,000 usd.
Kind of laughable that you think you could get something livable in a Japanese city center for that much. That’s like saying “what can I get in San Francisco for 300,000 and it needs to be a detached house!” Babe I’m not sure it exists haha
Love your jacket ❤
I am Norwegian, so I enjoy wood houses, and ca 100m2 space in total. So these houses seem interesting to me, nice to watch how other cultures do wood houses.
I wonder why they went with the wood paneling? Is the real deal too expensive, or maybe not something they like over there?
These videos are fascinating and well done, but maybe you should tell us the size of the places, a liveable area of measurement in m2 would be nice.
Because it is hard to grasp the actual size of edited footage.
I don't mean you should change your format with dry facts about the materials etc. Keep doing your thing, I quite enjoy watching your videos, you have enough charisma to draw my attention on youtube.
Peace!
The wood paneling was chosen for purely aesthetic reasons. I usually give the size in my videos, but I didn't have the information on them, since they are so old. I believe the first one is are about 40㎡, the second is about 50-60㎡, and the third one might be about 60㎡ as well
i love the square tatami
I find your videos fascinating. Introduced some time ago (maybe Chris Broad?) i subscribed as to not miss a one. Good job.
Please get rid of that god-awful coat!
You lost me at all those "kitchens". I've seen better kitchens in tiny campers that were converted from work vans. These machiyas are not for anyone who likes to cook regularly.
Love the last one. How much will something like that cost? Thanks BTW
I used to like the traditional machiyas but after seeing that apartment in Harajuju, sorry, these ones here choke me now !
Nice to come across this video as I'm staying in the Momo matchiya this coming Nov :)
Fire Extinguishers on every floor for #1? There is a lot of wood in the building.
Missed a great opportunity to say “raise the roof” right there at the end
I could 500% make that last place work!
This gives me begin japanology vibes ❤
Love your work!!!!!!!
"westernized" but can't fit in the tub. 😂
The first one is my favourite actually, I just think it's the most cozy looking one of the three.
Agreed. It's more interesting. Otherwise, I'd go for #2. But #1 the one.
Static shock 24/7 in the winter 😂
Last time I saw a metal bath was when I was doing renovations for an apartment on property my family owns. We couldn't move it because it was too heavy, so we had to smash it into pieces... and the pieces themselves were heavy. Back pain was inevitable. Thank God most baths now are made of plastic these days.
Funny you say that -- these kind of steel baths are surprisingly light compared to other ones!
@@TokyoPortfolio The ones in the apartments are old, like from 1900-1950. Stainless steel ones tend to be more modern-ish and lighter. Stuff from the early-mid 1900s were usually heavy because they were built to last forever (practically indestructible).
Cool
IS THIS LUCIEN GREAVES SON??
Loved the first one! Did it have a bath?
I find all three terrible to be honest. Oh its a *living space* but that is about it a hot and a cot as it were. Minimal space for stuff, next to no kitchen/fridge/storage for food or even putting cold drinks for that wicked summer heat!. No place for really even a bookcase or two or a spot for your computer unless you lived via a laptop I guess. Have to have a whole new sea change from western living space ideas vs this, heck not even a storage place for *stuff* so many of us tend to gather. Well presented, nicely redone, and a wonderful city to be in yes.
Thanks for your thoughts. Keep in mind that these are mainly vacation rentals, so that should explain all your points.
I like the second machiya, the master(?) bedroom seemed very relaxing with its view of the garden.
3rd one for sure
All three look nice and peaceful probably cause they're all made out of light colored wood. The rotary phone took me by surprise though. I didn't think people still used those.
Great videoe
Sir, we are in Japan, can you help us, want to buy property?
Sure, please feel free to reach out to me at info@tokyoportfolio.com
I could see myself living in the 3rd. Very nice!
I like the last one the best but would redo the entrance with plants and pebbles similar to the first. Put some teak seating in to make a relaxing place to wait or read a book
Love the cut away of the cats underneath the table
I really like number 2 but I love the lighting of 3
Nice, beautiful property love it ❤️
Those are fun light switches.
woah ! that's awesome
Need more videos like this one
A actual real estate person!! Thank You !
Are these for sale or AirBnB? I like the third one.
Your content is my new obsession. Good work!
give this man a raise of subs and views!
Alex, Chris, I'm going to need to know if those guitar light switches are custom made or if I can buy them somewhere.
They should be off the shelf switches. Try looking online
I can't imagine spending that much on a home I couldn't properly cook in. Is that common/desirable?
Do other people have different priorities than you? I feel like the answer to that should be somewhat obvious
They look soo cozy
Very cool!
Its been 3000 years since the last time he posted a video ❤
Nah, just 2,500
Beautiful
These are all so beautiful! Since lowered enterenceways are very common in Japan, are there any places to stay for a wheelchair user? Id love to see Koyto but I always feel it wont be accessible enough. Thanks!
Love your tours, but your sub request was weak. Should take a look at Linus Tech Tips to pick up some ways to segway...to your sub request.
my friend, get rid of that homeless person coat :D other than that love your vids man.
Watched Affable's video a few hours ago and now this one. Great collab and nice to see an update on these machiya projects. Only thing that i had a hard time with was your terrible coat. It is not only ugly af it also looks way too big on you (and somehow managed to fit you at the same time!?). Great video and nice to get some new content from you guys again.
You add a lot of insight into Japanese living spaces while also showcasing a lot of interesting homes. Every video i learn new stuff which will keep me coming back. Thanks
This is so rude :/ I like the coat but why does it even matter?
3rd machiya
Really cool place, i would move there indeed. But i´d throw out the old phones.
Last one is favorite
"But"
Sorry, that coat has to go.
'maybe enough for you and a kid'... lol uhh, i mean you could've said you and YOUR kid, not just a random kid... toggle switch lightswitches are pretty cool tho
You are the only one to have that creepy thought process
1st one
Love how minimalist the last one is. The clean panel wooden walls are so nice