Located an 8-minute stroll from Gion-Shijo Subway Station, Shikine An is set in a quiet corner of Gion district. Featuring views of Shirakawa River and a minimalist decor, this modern townhouse is just a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine. Free WiFi is available throughout. The 3-story house is fitted with numerous Japanese art pieces and equipped with a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Green tea, coffee and black tea are all on offer. Each private bathroom includes a bath and free toiletries. The ground floor and the 2nd floor features views of Shirakawa River and come with a Western-style bedroom. You will find a Japanese-style bedroom with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding on the 3rd floor. Heian Shrine is 18 minutes on foot from Shikine An, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 20-minute walk and bus ride. Popular points of interest near the accommodations include Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and Tofuku-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 24 mi from Shikine An.