Although machiya vacation rentals are our main game, Shiki Properties is much more than just an accommodation company. We’re an ever-expanding, international collective of local residents with a passion for showcasing Kansai’s diverse and timeless beauty. Offering some of the best traditional Japanese homes in the region, insider access to experiences not available in the mainstream travel market, and an opportunity to connect both with locals and the broader traveling community, staying with Shiki is the key to unlocking the real Kyoto and Osaka.

Kurumi is a beautiful 64-square-meter vacation home built and decorated in a classic Japanese style. Featuring a minimalist design, warm-colored walls, and numerous Japanese calligraphy artworks, this home offers a traditional atmosphere perfect for relaxing after a long day exploring the city. The spacious home has three bedrooms, plus a sofa bed in the living room, giving it the capacity to accommodate groups of up to seven people. The living and dining space is on the first floor, along with one bedroom, while the other two bedrooms are located on the second floor. The house’s layout allows guests to enjoy the home unconstrained by the other guests’ wants. Well-positioned, with excellent city access and with a layout that can suit a variety of guests, Kurumi is ideal for both short visits and longer-term stays. Guests who want to spend an extended time in the city can also benefit from discontented monthly and long-term rental rates; just ask the friendly Shiki staff. * We request you to provide a copy of your ID for your stay. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.*

Nestled in Nishinari Ward near the famous Shinsekai area, Kurumi has an amazing location for sightseeing. Hanazonocho Station, with Yotsubashi Line is an eight-minute walk, and Imamiya Station, with access to the JR Osaka Loop Line and JR Yamatoji Line is a 10-minute walk from the property. Only two stops away is the Namba area, where you can find the Dotonbori Canal, Hozen-ji Temple, and Amerikamura. Further down the Yotsubashi Line is Osaka Station and Nishi-Umeda, both the city’s most convenient transfer point, home to the Umeda Sky Building and many amazing retail destinations. Osaka City Museum of Fine Art, Shitennoji Temple, Abeno Harukas, and Kuromon Market can all be reached in a short five-to-ten minute cab ride. Or if you prefer to walk, Tsutenkaku Tower and Tennoji Zoo are 20 minutes away on foot, as is the scenic Tennoji Park, which is perfect for a picnic or casual mid-morning stroll. For local culture and dining, the surrounding neighborhood has plenty of local charm and shopping, with amazingly affordable prices.