Rissei Garden Hulic

Rissei Garden Hulic, a school turned living space in Kyoto

On the banks of the Takase River, Rissei Garden Hulic blends memory and modernity. Set in a former elementary school, this rehabilitated place illustrates how Kyoto reinvents its heritage. The Kyoto audio-guided tour stops here to discover a district that is transforming while keeping the trace of its history.

From a 1928 school to a modern complex

The original building is a former elementary school, built in 1928, which was long the heart of the district. Rather than demolishing it, it was rehabilitated to become a modern complex blending shops, a hotel and living spaces, on the banks of the Takase River. Rissei Garden Hulic thus keeps the memory of the place while giving it a new life, in the spirit of Kyoto's gentle transformation.

What to see

The place appeals through the contrast between the preserved old school and the contemporary developments, in a pleasant setting by the water. Here you find shops, restaurants and open spaces, in an atmosphere that blends nostalgia and modernity. It is a restful stop, ideal for discovering a more contemporary Kyoto between two temple visits.

Practical information

Rissei Garden Hulic lies in the Nakagyo ward, on the banks of the Takase River, in the centre of Kyoto, reachable on foot and by public transport. The common areas are freely accessible; the shops, restaurants and hotel each have their own hours, which vary by day. It is best to check them before coming.

What was Rissei Garden Hulic originally?

It was an elementary school built in 1928, long the heart of the district, rehabilitated into a modern complex blending shops, a hotel and living spaces on the banks of the Takase River.

What is found at Rissei Garden Hulic?

Shops, restaurants, a hotel and open spaces, in a preserved former school on the banks of the Takase River.