Shiki Homes | ASUKA

What do you get when you combine a traditional Japanese machiya with an injection of New York loft-style interior design? The answer is Asuka, a home with elegance and personality in equal measure. This unique, double-story, six-person-capacity home is situated just a short walk from Kyoto’s lively Gojo area, offering easy access to the city’s busy entertainment districts and key landmarks. It’s also close to the UNESCO World Heritage temple Kiyomizu-dera.

One of Asuka’s most brilliant features is that the bottom floor, the home’s living space is entirely open-plan, but each element of the house, from kitchen and dining space to living area, has its own clear place. Nothing feels overcrowded, giving it a sense of zen tranquility and the freedom to live as you please.