Make Okiya Guest House your base to explore the historic city of Kiryu

The OKIYA, originally built as a geisha house over one hundred years ago, was given a complete renovation, later reborn as a boutique hotel and tapas bar in the heart of Kiryu City. A short two-block walk from JR Kiryu Station, this accommodation’s central location makes it ideal to explore the quaint and peaceful streets of Kiryu. With only three guest rooms, OKIYA is the perfect spot for travelers looking for a cozy and intimate experience. The traditional wooden beams and characteristic architecture of each traditional Japanese-style guest room offer an atmospheric and relaxing stay that includes the comforts of modern life, including showers, laundry facilities, and a small kitchen. The facilities also include parking spots for four vehicles, and what’s more, the guest house offers services in Japanese, English, and Spanish to help those from abroad feel right at home in this small corner of Gunma.

Outside the historic walls of the OKIYA lies a city brimming with a unique culture and history. Kiryu City was once a large producer of silk and one of the largest textile manufacturing areas in the country. Nowadays, visitors can don a traditional silk kimono to walk the streets the old-fashioned way and explore local shops and antique markets to find their favorite pieces made from the prized cloth. Travelers may even get the chance to see locals engaged with this time-honored craft, using traditional machines to weave glimmering threads together into stunning fabrics. It’s a great opportunity to bring home a little something special from Kiryu!