The Charms of The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto​ ​Kyoto-ness and the extraordinary
A place for coexistence

HISTORYTakeuchi Seiho's former private residence next to Yasaka Pagoda

Built in 1929, this is the former private residence of the great Japanese painter, Takeuchi Seiho.
It was named "Higashiyama Sodo."

Known as "Taikan in the East, Seiho in the West," he was inaugurated in 1973 together with Yokoyama Taikan.
Japanese painter Takeuchi Seiho, recipient of the first Order of Culture

Located on a 2,000 tsubo (6,660 m2) site
A 100-year-old Japanese house filled with the artist's passion.
In 2003, we tried to keep the design as close as possible to the original.
It was born as "The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto."

LOCATIONDiscover the scenery that represents Kyoto

Located in Higashiyama, Kyoto
"The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto"
Located to the east of the five-story pagoda of Hokanji Temple, also known as Yasaka Pagoda.
Nearby are the Nene no Michi, Kodaiji, Chion-in, and Kiyomizu-dera temples.
A place dotted with world heritage sites representing Kyoto

The Sodoh Higashiyama KyotoA house filled with attention to detail

Stepping through the cobblestones
There is an overwhelming world view that captivates the viewer