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.

Ruri is a 54-square-meter vacation property nestled in the fashionable and popular Nakazakicho area of Kita Ward, Osaka – one of Osaka’s foremost residential areas. With its comfy interiors, stylish décor, and big windows that let in floods of natural light, this home offers a cozy and inviting space for groups of up to eight people. The house is separated into two areas, with the living space downstairs while the upstairs has two comfortable bedrooms. The first room features two double beds and plenty of natural light, and the second bedroom has one double bed, a single day bed, and a large, light-filled working space next to the window. For those looking for a long-term rental in Osaka, Ruri is a great choice as it offers space, comfort, and style. Fully furnished and with a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, it’s an immediately livable home. Shiki offers discount plans for monthly and long-term rentals to those wanting to spend a little extra time at Ruri.

Ruri’s covetable location in northern Osaka features some of the most famous shopping, dining, and attractions in the city. Retail destinations like Tenjinbashi-Suji Shopping Street, NU Chayamachi, and Grand Front Osaka Mall are all within 15 minutes on foot. For access to public transport, Ruri is just a two-minute walk from Nakazakicho Station and a seven-minute walk from Tenjimbashi-Suji 6-chome Station. From there, destinations like Osaka Castle, the Dotonbori Canal, Tennoji Zoo, and Kuromon Market can all be reached directly by train. Osaka Station, the most convenient transfer point in the city, is only one stop away. Enjoy exploring the surrounding Nakazakicho neighborhood, which is bursting with artsy cafes, quirky clothing stores, and trendy locals. For local convenience, the closest supermarket and convenience store are both just a three-minute walk, and for endless dining options, a 15-minute walk will bring you to Tenma. Considered one of Osaka’s “hidden gem” neighborhoods, the Tenma area is full of amazing, authentic Osaka food, and its streets are lined with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns.