Title: Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10323&destination=Kyoto%2C+Kyoto+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=35766653&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 ## Photo gallery for Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 ![Property grounds - Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 (Kyoto-shi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35766700/35766653/75073eed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 (Kyoto-shi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35766700/35766653/7e2e63bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 (Kyoto-shi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35766700/35766653/19f25473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet - Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 (Kyoto-shi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35766700/35766653/178c65d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 (Kyoto-shi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35766700/35766653/ba4941f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 provides a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 A home with wonderful old-world ambiance, fused with modern amenities, Aki is a beautiful example of a Kyo-machiya, a traditional Kyoto home. As well as being a beautiful piece of architecture, this budget-friendly house has the flexibility to sleep up to five people. Textured, earthy colored walls, shoji sliding paper doors, tatami mat bedrooms, and warm wooden flooring in the kitchen and living space, Aki is overflowing with style and traditional Japanese elegance. However, it still feels calm, simple, and understated. Aki, along with two other Shiki Complex houses, Haru and Hikari, are proudly owned by an individual with long-term ties to Kyoto and the Kamigyo-Ku neighborhood in which the homes are situated. The houses are owned by local Raku-san, the current owner and operator of the nearby Raku Museum. The Raku Museum is a fascinating local landmark dedicated to showcasing the Raku family’s famous ceramics. The Raku family was the family that made the bowls for Sen no Rikyu, Japan’s master of the tea ceremony. You can trust when you stay at a Shiki Complex home your money is going to help support local businesses. Throughout the home, the rooms are flooded with a soft, diffused light, emitting an ambiance of tranquility and lightness, the perfect atmosphere in which to immerse yourself after a long day exploring the delights of the city. This two-story, two-bedroom, 79 square meter home is generous in terms of space and even features a quaint Japanese garden. The kitchen is renovated and fully equipped so you can embrace authentic Japanese elegance while still retaining your creature comforts; it’s the perfect balance of all the elements. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Shiki Homesaki Shiki Homes⎪AKI 秋 Shiki Homes⎪AKI 秋 Kyoto-shi Shiki Homes⎪AKI 秋 Private vacation home Shiki Homes⎪AKI 秋 Private vacation home Kyoto-shi 213066 ## About the area Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this holiday home. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Holiday homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.02733%2C135.75305&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L8aH_mkWCzXMzLVn1U5ZBCmw4js=) Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu ### What's nearby - ![Kyoto Gyoen National Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/61387452-2533-4903-abe9-27a956b566e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Gyoen National Garden 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![同志社大学](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078298/9891171d-d0d7-49c5-a2f0-fe24dfe0a4c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Doshisha University 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501429/39234434-92eb-42c8-86c7-b01abe65a29b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Imperial Palace 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Seimei-Jinja Shrine 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Demachiyanagi Station 3 min drive - Imadegawa Station 11 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 67 min drive ### Restaurants - 喫茶 ゾウ 4 min walk - Ben Gong’s Tea 本宮的茶 4 min walk - LAMARCK 6 min walk - 自家焙煎珈琲 カフェ デ コラソン 3 min walk - story coffee and espresso 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Shiki Homes | AKI 秋? ### What time is check-out at Shiki Homes | AKI 秋? ### Where is Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in peaceful neighbourhood This little house was perfect for our family to regroup and relax after a day’s sightseeing. Everything we needed was there and it was great to be able to cook our own breakfast. Supermarkets within walking distance and bus/metro. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariel R. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Little hard to find After hours the street is pitch black. Barely any street lights on. Zero street signs. Way very very difficult to find in the dark so beware. Otherwise we loved the place. Everything was great. Good location. Close to good coffee shops. ##### Ariel R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Stay My family enjoyed staying at this rental while visiting Kyoto. There was plenty of space and it was tucked into a quiet neighborhood. It was about a 10 minute walk to public transportation. ##### Kim S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### sebastien s. 9 Sept 2025 ##### sebastien s. 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