Title: Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 Holiday home with a hot tub, 10-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35838800/35838708/4b6b24e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35838800/35838708/723da033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35838800/35838708/cb5177c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35838800/35838708/5d22f600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35838800/35838708/260fb96f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 provides a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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 | HIKARI 光 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. Hikari, along with two other Shiki Complex houses, Haru and Aki, 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. 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35766700/35766653/9b410e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shiki Homes | AKI 秋 Central Kyoto - 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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 This property accepts cash 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 Homeshikari Shiki HomesHIKARI Kyoto-shi Shiki HomesHIKARI Private vacation home 213365 Shiki HomesHIKARI Private vacation home Kyoto-shi ## About the area ![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%7C35.02742%2C135.75323&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D55PK0o2voTcYxn2n-A5YxRkcKY=) Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu #### What's nearby - Kyoto Imperial Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Nishiki Market - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Kyoto University - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles #### Getting around - Demachiyanagi Station - 3 min drive - Imadegawa Station - 10 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪喫茶 ゾウ - ‬4 min walk - ‪自家焙煎珈琲 カフェ デ コラソン - ‬2 min walk - ‪LAMARCK - ‬5 min walk - ‪Ben Gong’s Tea 本宮的茶 - ‬3 min walk - ‪リーベ - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 located? > Located in Central Kyoto, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Imadegawa Station is 10 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 19 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael A. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Very quiet property that is close to transportation. ##### Michael A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer B. 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Look VERY Carefully at the Stairs in the Photos We actually did not stay at the property because when we got there we realized the photo of the stairs to the upstairs bedrooms did not at all accurately depict how steep they are. Yes there is a photo of the stairs, but the stairs themselves were actually more like a ladder. The bamboo railing was very light and flimsy and the stairs themselves were very slippery. In short, it would have simply been difficult for us to sleep upstairs if we planned to get up to use the restroom in the middle of the night.When we complained about the safety issue, they ultimately refunded our money. ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale William S. 17 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience We decided to stay in Kyoto to gain a little deeper understanding of daily life and culture. Over our 5 weeks we achieved a little if our goals - it was brilliant - live Japan.The house was in a great location and we loved the neighbourhood.We shall return. The house was very comfirtable. But they need to make people aware of the services with a longer term stay - no cleaning; no linen change, etc. Without a charge. Not good. ##### Dale William S. Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George J. 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Japanese Home Hakari is a pleasant, well-appointed, hospitable house in a pleasant, convenient location. We stayed about 10 days, and enjoyed it thoroughly. Unlike other VRBO places we stayed in in Tokyo and Fukuoka, it felt like a home, and not like a dormitory. Near several interesting sites and bus lines, it is convenient to all of Kyoto. If you look around, there are good restaurants (check out Bonasai, in particular), and some less-obvious places worth visiting (Raku Museum, Nishijen Textile Center) as well as the Imperial Palace and Nijo-jio Castle. Enjoy with confidence. ##### George J. 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