26/07/2026
The courtyard on the first floor of RAKURO Kyoto features handcrafted Kyoto-style roof tiles created by Mr. Masahisa Asada. The statue of Shoki, which also stands in the courtyard, is also the work of Mr. Asada. In Kyoto, Shoki is often placed atop Kyoto townhouse roofs to ward off evil spirits, avert misfortune, and ensure academic success. There are three Shoki statues located throughout the property, including the courtyard.
Please be sure to look for them as you explore the premises, when you stay at RAKURO Kyoto.
RAKURO 京都1Fの中庭には、浅田 晶久氏による手作りの京瓦が配しています。また、同じく中庭に鎮座する像・鍾馗(しょうき)さんも浅田氏によるものです。 鍾馗さんは、京都では、 家の屋根の上に置かれている厄除け・魔除けの守護神です。当館には、中庭含め3か所鍾馗さんが鎮座しています。RAKURO 京都へご宿泊の際はぜひ館内を探してみてください。