This section is dedicated to some ground work.
In "History", a short overview of the evolution of machiya is given. The current situation and state of machiya in Kyōto is subject of the tab of the same
name.
A ground plan with rooms and features that are considered as the basic structure elements can be found under "The 'sleeping space of eels'". The plan is accompanied by some short explanations to
each element or room.
As guardian deities and lucky charms play an important role in protecting the machiya, they are given some space in "Guardian deities".