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.

Shinjin (ex-Taimei) is a laid-back, well-designed, machiya-inspired Kyoto home with plenty of attractions, charm, and style. With exposed wood throughout, earthy-colored walls, a modern kitchen and quaint, but elegant Japanese flourishes, like the classic wooden exterior, tatami-mat flooring in various rooms, and fusuma sliding doors, it’s the ideal meeting point between old Japan and the modern-day. The two-story, eight-person-capacity home is a wonderful choice for traveling groups of all sizes. If you’re looking for an authentically ‘Kyoto’ experience, then booking a stay at Shinjin surely won’t disappoint. It comes complete with a large Japanese-style garden and both western and traditional (futon) bedding options. The home’s blend of western and Japanese elements means guests can embrace Kyoto style without forgoing any additional comforts. Shinjin is centrally located in Kyoto, offering easy access to nearly all of the city's main attractions. However, being on a back street, Shinjin also offers the quiet comfort not normally found within the city, ensuring your stay is as peaceful as it is convenient.

Shinjin is ideally positioned in Kyoto’s center, offering easy and convenient access to many of the city’s main attractions. Kyoto Station is only a 12-minute walk from the house, offering easy access not only to the entirety of Kyoto, but also surrounding prefectures like Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, and Shiga. Just around the corner from Shinjin, you will find Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, a picturesque traditional temple near the city center, offering a great atmosphere for a morning stroll during your stay. In the opposite direction, you will find Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, offering much the same as Nishi Hongan-ji. Beyond Higashi Hongan-ji, is Shosei-en, a beautiful Japanese-style garden nestled in the heart of the city. With it's proximity to Shinjin, Shosei-en is a fantastic place to take in some of the nature that Kyoto has to offer without having to trek far from the house. A great place for enjoying Kyoto outdoors is Umekoji Park, a much-loved local park located about a 15-minute walk, or five-minute bicycle ride northwest of the house. The park features a sprawling garden, a railway museum, and an eco-friendly aquarium.