Title: Shiki Homes HIKARI - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shiki Homes HIKARI Vacation home with kitchen, near Kawaramachi Street ## Photo gallery for Shiki Homes HIKARI ![Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 - Shiki Homes HIKARI (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21310000/21304400/21304369/d3d5d0a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 | Private kitchen - Shiki Homes HIKARI (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21310000/21304400/21304369/699d9080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Shiki Homes HIKARI (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21310000/21304400/21304369/bdf45b4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 | Living area - Shiki Homes HIKARI (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21310000/21304400/21304369/637ddd6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shiki Homes | HIKARI 光 | Living area - Shiki Homes HIKARI (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21310000/21304400/21304369/0eb0e99d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Shiki Homes HIKARI has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5818 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - 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 Vacation home with kitchen, near Kawaramachi Street This smoke-free vacation home features express check-in, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The vacation home provides a flat-screen TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a dining area. This vacation home offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Kitchen - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Rice cooker - Stovetop - Tea bags/instant coffee ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Double sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toilet with electronic bidet - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 step to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in room - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual fire alarm - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board - Multilingual staff - Virtual front desk ### 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 - 1 building - 2 floors - 4 units - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Property does not allow children - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware ## Similar properties ![Shiki Homes | HARU 春 | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17560000/17553900/17553866/66cf2ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shiki Homes HARU Central Kyoto - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms 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 ### Property is also known as Shiki Homes Hikari House Kyoto Shiki Homes Hikari House Shiki Homes Hikari Kyoto Shiki Homes Hikari Shiki Homes HIKARI Kyoto Shiki Homes HIKARI Private vacation home Shiki Homes HIKARI Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to this vacation home. Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Vacation homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C35.02735%2C135.75314&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tJxQEmmntR-MG0wIe31k7yrQBDk=) 528 Kodo Nishimachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-0959 ### What's nearby - ![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 \- 0.8 km - ![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 \- 0.9 km - ![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 \- 1.7 km - ![Nijo Castle which includes a small town or village, heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/9609e2f1-65a5-4488-a0d2-ad244df66d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nijō Castle 6 min drive \- 2.4 km - Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters 12 min walk \- 1.1 km ### Getting around - Demachiyanagi Station 3 min drive - Imadegawa Station 11 min walk - Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) 98 min drive ### Restaurants - フェリエ - 喫茶 ゾウ 4 min walk - LAMARCK 6 min walk - Ben Gong’s Tea 本宮的茶 4 min walk - 自家焙煎珈琲 カフェ デ コラソン 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shiki Homes HIKARI pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Shiki Homes HIKARI? ### What time is check-out at Shiki Homes HIKARI? ### Where is Shiki Homes HIKARI located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shiki Homes HIKARI Reviews ## Reviews ### Good 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Location ### 4.0 Staff & service ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### KAORI Jul 9, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 古民家風です とても分かりにくい場所にあります。 周辺にあまり飲食店も少なく、交通の便もあまり良くないです。 良いところは、周辺が静かなのでのんびり過ごしたい人にはお薦めです。 宿の中は古民家を改築したような作りなので、コンセントの位置や家具の配置等も快適さに拘るならあまりお薦めできません。 また、虫が多く苦手な方はお薦めできません。立て付けに隙間が多く、蚊、蛾、その他様々な虫達と出会いました。 そういうのも古民家らしい風情があって宜しいと思う方が良いと思います。 フロントの方はとても親切で分からないことは逐一教えて下さいます。 ##### KAORI Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin Aug 30, 2023 ##### Martin Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Via-Inn-Kyoto-Station-Hachijoguchi.h33382855.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Grand-Bach-Kyoto-Select.h8076320.Hotel-Information) > > [hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-MONday-Kyoto-Karasuma-Dori.h39192199.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-POCKET-HOTEL-Kyoto-Shijokarasuma.h26586944.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyonosato](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyonosato.h45704342.Hotel-Information) > > [KABIN Koji](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-KABIN-Koji.h27077097.Hotel-Information) > > [APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-APA-Hotel-Kyotoeki-Horikawadori.h3895687.Hotel-Information) > > [No.8 Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-No8-Kyoto.h62969739.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Chateleinkyoto.h96281570.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-TOKYU-STAY-KYOTO-SHIN-KYOGOKU-DORI.h27557574.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Okura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Hotel-Okura.h6621.Hotel-Information) > > [Kamo-Zen](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kamo-Zen.h27930636.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Tabitabi Stay Higashiyama](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Tabitabi-Stay-Higashiyama.h44335724.Hotel-Information) > > [Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Randor-Residential-Hotel-Kyoto-Suites.h42442448.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gion Misen](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Ethnography-Gion-Shinmonzen.h19071897.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Okura-Kyoto-Okazaki-Bettei.h71993618.Hotel-Information) > > [RESI STAY Mayu Grace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mayu-Grace-Hotel-Kyoto.h38225038.Hotel-Information) > > [Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Onyado-Nono-Kyotonanajyo-Natural-Hot-Springs.h44762017.Hotel-Information) > > [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Atelier](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Atelier.h16251783.Hotel-Information) > > [Minn Gion](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Minn-Gion.h93523006.Hotel-Information) > > [TUNE STAY Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-TUNE-STAY-Kyoto-Hostel.h39861619.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Tokyu-Stay-Kyoto-Ryougaemachi-Dori-Sanjo-Karasuma.h18573474.Hotel-Information) > > [TSUGU Kyoto Sanjo by THE SHARE HOTELS](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-SHARE-HOTELS-TSUGU-Kyoto-Sanjo-Hostel.h34432010.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momiji-Ya-Honkan-Takaosansou.h15423458.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Royal-Twin-Hotel-Kyoto.h41924656.Hotel-Information) > > [Rakuro Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-SHARE-HOTELS-RAKURO-Kyoto.h22674935.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Daiwa-Royal-Hotel-Grande-Kyoto.h21918553.Hotel-Information)