The Naikan Experience

The Naikan House is a secluded haven, discreetly tucked away in the Hollywood Hills. Here, you can find a serene harmony that combines the splendor of nature with modern amenities. Naikan (pronounced nye-kahn) offers a wealth of treasures: stunning Japanese gardens, breathtaking and inspiring views, and ample space for personal reflection and socializing with friends.

Naikan, a Japanese practice that merges meditation and gratitude, translates to "inner observation." It centers on embracing "what is" rather than dwelling on the past or imagining the future.

A bedroom with wood floors and a large bed.

Japanese-Inspired Home

4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | Japanese Gardens  Jacuzzi | Views | Privacy

The Naikan House was originally built as a temple for the Yamashiro craftsmen who made the Bernheimer brothers' dreams come true. You will feel a sense of calm and peacefulness the instant you step through the gate. This is intrinsic to The Naikan House as part of its rich history. Dreams do come true.

Today, the fully-furnished Naikan House retains strong Asian influences in both true architecture and character, yet is also very much at home in the 21st century with high-tech innovation. Considering all the amenities listed below, you won’t want to leave The Naikan House. You can roll out the welcome mat for your yoga instructor or masseuse before you head to the Hollywood Bowl to enjoy music under the stars. When it’s time to retire, just press a button to lower the blackout shades on your windows and enjoy restful, uninterrupted sleep, night or day.

A living room with a fireplace and couches

Interior

4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms with attached deluxe garage.

  • 2 primary bedrooms, each with in suite bathrooms with access to private patio deck.
  • Incredible views and amazing westerly sunsets.
  • Cook’s kitchen with state of the art stainless steel appliances and counters.
  • Pass-through to outdoor front living room and interior dining rooms.
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Living room fireplace, one of a kind collectable artwork throughout and much more.
  • Full-sized front loading deluxe washer and dryer both with steam and additional special garment washer.
  • Fully furnished guest suite with full kitchen and bath with Japanese soaking tub
  • Siting room, Private patios and Entrance.
  • Multi level Wi-Fi.
  • Large High-security Safe available for your valuables.
  • New large glass sliders throughout all with black out shades that are motorized on upper floor and primary suite.
  • Toto Neorest wash less and Toto toilets throughout.
A deck with a hot tub and a bench

Exterior

  • 7 outdoor private decks/patios with extensive landscape lighting and panoramic city, ocean and canyon views
  • 3 compartment raised bed vegetable gardens.
  • 2 outside dining patios both with gourmet BBQ grills off the kitchen
  • 5 large exotic hardwood tables perfect for outdoor entertainment.
  • 6-person hot tub with blue tooth sound and 2 outdoor rain showers, very private.
  • Pristine designed landscaping surrounding the house with Japanese inspired and exotic succulent plantings throughout.

YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Naikan neighbor, the legendary Hollywood restaurant, Yamashiro (meaning “Mountain Palace”), was the dream of the Bernheimer brothers, who wanted to build a private estate to house their vast and priceless collection of Asian art. Their dream finally became a reality in 1914. Hundreds of skilled craftsmen were brought over from the Orient to create this resplendent teak and cedar mansion with carved rafters lacquered in gold, exotic gardens with over 30,000 varieties of trees and shrubs, waterfalls, a miniature Japanese village with miniature bronze houseboats floating on tiny canals, and even a private zoo.

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Surrounding Area

This property is also functional and luxurious with amenities that are truly unique. With amazing views and location, walking distance to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Runyon Canyon, Hollywood Bowl, Yamashiro Restaurant, Magic Castle, and more. As you enter the gated estate, you’re surrounded by tranquil Japanese gardens.

A view of the city from an outdoor deck.

The Naikan House location offers you the best of both worlds, all of the adventure and excitement that the legendary cities of Hollywood and Los Angeles have to offer.

- Peter Vracko

Yamashiro Restaurant This world-famous restaurant is right outside your front door. The delectable menu offers infused classic Asian and Cal-Asian dishes with a New World flavor. Step out of your front gate and take a stroll up to this historical landmark restaurant and the accompanying gardens surrounding the Pagoda bar.

Hollywood Bowl is within strolling distance and offers you amazing entertainment.

Runyon Canyon – Offers great outdoor hiking within walking distance.

Hollywood Boulevard is home to the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre – Footprints of the Stars.

In addition to the Roosevelt Hotel, the Pantages Theater, Arc Light Cinemas and Musso & Frank Grill.