Stunning garden view
In the Japanese living room, open the 'shoji' doors to the inner garden. From greens to reds, with trees that reflect the four seasons of Kyoto, enjoy different scenery with each stay. ・Up to 3 x Japanese futon bedding
Kyoto Aquarium
’Shimabara Kaiden’
A traditional, spacious townhouse just 2 stations from the main Kyoto Station. Direct train access to the Arashiyama bamboo groves.
About this townhouse
'Shimabara Kaiden' townhouse: a stunning traditional holiday house (vacation rental) ideally located just 2 JR train stations from Kyoto Station.
Step inside 'Shimabara Kaiden', and into the impressive kitchen-dining space with sky-high ceilings that extend to the second floor. Look up to see a playful koi fish lighting feature suspended gracefully above the spacious dining table.
Continue further into the house to the living room. Here, immerse yourself in quintessential Japanese traditional design: 'tatami'straw flooring,'shoji' paper sliding doors and more. Gather here with your guests to admire your gorgeous Japanese moss & maple tree inner garden.
Alongside traditional design, enjoy modern comforts such as sofa seating, heated flooring, beautiful bathrooms and more at 'Shimabara Kaiden'.
The house
Rooms & capacity
- Guests
- Up to 8
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Single Beds
- 2
- Futons
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Toilets
- 2
Facilities & amenities
Inside the house
Decorated by colorful koi
Enter to discover a kitchen and dining area with a high, open ceiling. Look up to find three koi fish swimming above that illuminate the space with color and playfulness.
Living room adorned with folk art
Relax in this airy, playful space with sofa seating featuring a traditional art pattern and an 'akabeko' folk toy. Bask in this soft light filtering through the Japanese paper windows.
Bathroom
Along with a rainfall shower, the bathroom also features a "mist sauna," which is perfect for relaxation or for warming up in the colder months. There is an additional shower room. ・2 x toilets (1F & 2F) ・Washing machine with dryer function
Western-style bedroom
This calming and warm space features light-colored woodwork, soft indirect lighting and Japanese 'shoji' paper windows. This is the perfect place to retreat at the end of the day. ・2 x Twin beds
Japanese-style bedroom
Simple yet elegant, this 2nd floor bedroom offers a different aspect on traditional Japanese design to the colorful and playful atmosphere downstairs. Rest beautifully in tranquility here. ・Up to 3 x Japanese futon bedding
Floor plan
Rates & availability
Book direct for the best available rate on ’Shimabara Kaiden’. Availability, nightly rates and the reservation calendar are handled by the official booking system.
Reservations are accepted up to 8 months in advance, including the current month.
