Warm Tokyo Machiya Entrance – Traditional Welcoming Hall

Warm and inviting traditional machiya entrance in Tokyo. A genkan (entry hall) with polished dark wood, a low wooden step, and sliding shōji doors with rice-paper panels. Inside, a tatami mat edge, a small tokonoma niche, and a geta shelf with slippers. Soft amber light from a paper lantern and warm sunlight filtering through a wooden lattice, creating a cozy glow. A narrow courtyard garden with moss, small bamboo, and a stone lantern visible through an open doorway. Exterior features a clay-tile roof edge and a wooden lattice fence. The overall palette emphasizes warm browns, beiges, and natural wood textures, conveying calm, traditional Japanese hospitality in a modern Tokyo setting.