The Machiya Machizukuri Fund was set up to protect the history and culture of Kyoto.

The donations to the fund are invested and used to protect and promote Machiya culture.

The money is used to preserve and create historical Kyoto scenery.

Through the work of the fund, people can experience special Kyoto life styles, traditional architectural culture and methods of town creation.

All of these activities will serve to revitalize Kyoto's local economy