Shiki Homes | Hikari

A recently renovated traditional Kyoto house located near the Imperial Palace in a quiet area away for the noisy center of Kyoto. Generous space with modern furnishings and all the comforts you expect from a home away from home. The house also features a small Japanese zen garden which is visible from the lounge room, creating a calming atmosphere to bring relaxation to your holiday. The space Sleek with unmistakable Kyoto style and classic machiya ambiance, Hikari is a cozy, fully renovated traditional Japanese home. The house features plenty of old-world charm, while its modern renovation ensures that guests have all the amenities they need for a comfortable and unforgettable stay. Elegantly simple design and bedrooms that look like something ripped from the pages of a home interior editorial magazine spread, this five-person-capacity home is a wonderful choice when staying in Kyoto. With soft, almost matcha-like greens of the bedroom’s tatami, earthy colored walls, and warm wooden finishes, as well as shoji sliding paper doors, Hikari embodies the tranquility of simple Japanese design. Although it has plenty of traditional elegance, it still feels tidy, spacious, and effortlessly livable. Each room of the house has its own distinct personality, and the entire home feels airy and light while also retaining a sense of coziness and warmth. A little smaller than its sister homes Aki and Haru, Hiraki can accommodate up to five guests. It boasts 75 square meters of space spread across two floors and features a Japanese zen garden out the back. With exposed beams throughout, tatami mat finishing in the bedrooms, warm wooden flooring in the living and dining areas, and earthy walls, Hikari is a home filled with classic Kyoto charm. It’s a two-bedroom, five-person-capacity home that can be as versatile as its guests are unique. The house is ideal for small families or even a group of close friends. For larger groups of up to 20, the house can be booked with the other neighboring Shiki Complex homes Aki and Haru. The lounge room, located on the first floor, features a plush sofa and large TV. It also features shoji sliding paper doors that connect the living room to the engawa (indoor-outdoor space), which opens up to a small Japanese style garden. Open the engawa, set up a mat by the window, and you’ll have the perfect yoga nook for meditating in the Kyoto sun. In the room, joining onto the living room is where you’ll find the spacious, self-contained dining area, which comes with a completely renovated, fully equipped kitchen and dining table, perfect for enjoying a meal or using as an impromptu workspace for those last-minute emails. The sleeping quarters are on the second floor. There are two bedrooms, one with a double western bed and the other with two semi-double western beds and a sleek indigo-blue feature wall. Dotted with tasteful Japanese motifs, like framed calligraphy, Hikari is a home proud to show its heritage and ensure guests enjoy a comfortable, traditionally styled modern stay. Guest access You will have private access to the entire house. Facilities include: * Wireless (cable) internet * Fridge, kettle, gas stove, cooking utensils, pots and pans * Basic cooking condiments * Microwave * Toaster oven * Wine glasses, cutlery and plates * 55-inch Television * Heaters * Washing machine with free washing powder * Toilet separate from bath/shower * Clean sheets and towels * Shower and bath * Body soap, shampoo, conditioner and detergent * Slippers * Iron and ironing board Other things to note Kyoto is a wonderful city, one of the world's greatest - full of culture and history. So much so, that it might be hard to know where to start! We highly recommend spending at least 4-5 days exploring the town - and even then you will be left wanting more! Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市指令保医セ | 第508号