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Shiki Homes AKI

3.0 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Kawaramachi Street

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Aki House | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Aki House | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Garden
Aki House | Garden view
Aki House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Shiki Homes AKI provides amenities like a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 579.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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

Vacation home with kitchen, near Kawaramachi Street
Express check-in, express check-out, and a garden are available at this smoke-free vacation home. WiFi in public areas is free. 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 a balcony and a dining area.
This vacation home offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include single sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free bus station shuttle

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
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Multilingual staff
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 4 units
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Traditional architecture

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 3 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Aki House Kyoto
Shiki Homes Aki House
Shiki Homes Aki Kyoto
Shiki Homes Aki
Shiki Homes AKI Kyoto
Shiki Homes AKI Private vacation home
Shiki Homes AKI Private vacation home Kyoto

About the neighborhood

Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to this vacation home. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Funaoka Thermal Bath and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
530B Kodonishimachi Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-0959

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 - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 58 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
  • ‪Ben Gong’s Tea 本宮的茶 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LAMARCK - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪卯晴 - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiki Homes AKI pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shiki Homes AKI?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shiki Homes AKI?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shiki Homes AKI?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Shiki Homes AKI located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Imadegawa Station is 11 minutes by foot and Marutamachi Station is 20 minutes.

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