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.

Tofukuji Sakura & Tsuki are 2 laid-back, well-designed, machiya-inspired Kyoto homes 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 earthen exterior, tatami-mat flooring in various rooms, and Japanese-style garden, it’s the ideal meeting point between old Japan and the modern-day. A wonderful choice for traveling groups of all sizes. Booked together, this would be the ideal accommodation for groups of up to 13 people. If you’re looking for an authentically ‘Kyoto’ experience, then booking a stay at Tofukuji Sakura & Tsuki surely won’t disappoint. Sakura also comes complete with a large Japanese-style garden and an outdoor rotenburo-style bath. The home’s blend of western and Japanese elements means guests can embrace Kyoto style without forgoing any additional comforts. • Parking details are in the house manual page 6-7 Check in day : guests can park their car from 13:00  Check out day : guests can park their car until 10:00

Tofukuji Sakura & Tsuki is ideally positioned near Kyoto’s center, offering easy and convenient access to many of the city’s main attractions. Kyoto Station is only one stop from the house via the JR Nara Line, offering easy access not only to the entirety of Kyoto, but also surrounding prefectures like Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, and Shiga. Just southeast of the house, you will find Tofukuji Temple, a picturesque traditional temple offering a great atmosphere for a scenic morning stroll during your stay. Tofukuji Temple features, among other things, a zen rock garden, an abundance of traditional Japanese-style architecture including a classic wooden bridge, and tons of nature as the Temple is replete with greenery. Two stops from Tofukuji Station or a 16-minute walk directly from the house you will find a World Heritage Site, Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Kyotos most iconic shrines. Famous for its endless walkways lined with tightly packed red torii gates and large fox statues. The facility is also an easy four-minute walk from Tofukuji Station, which services the Keihan Main Line and the JR Nara Line, offering easy access to the city and the wider Kyoto area.