Remaining condition and roof ridge orientation of Machiya in Shiga and Kyoto prefectures

Key Points

• To comprehensively understand the status and distribution of Machiya houses in Shiga and Kyoto.
• Conducted a nationwide survey of Machiya houses.
• Focused on the conditions and roof ridge orientations in Shiga and Kyoto.
• Identified varying roof ridge orientations across different communities.
• Revealed a decreasing trend in the number of Machiya houses in the region.