Renovated 1912 Traditional House in Kyoto's Historic Heart
This unique property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Kyoto's history, a traditional wooden house originally built in 1912 (Taisho 1). Located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, the home has been thoughtfully updated with a major renovation completed in March 2021, blending historic character with modern comfort. The house is an 8-minute walk from Gojo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line, offering excellent access to central Kyoto.
The property features a 2SLDK layout, where the 'S' denotes a storage room, providing flexible living space across a total floor area of 88.55 square meters. The land area is 52.19 square meters. Key equipment and features include a system kitchen with a counter and IH cooktop, a bathroom with a reheating function and dryer, a shower-equipped vanity, a washlet toilet, walk-in closets, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor intercom, and underfloor heating. The home is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and includes parking. Utilities are public water, city gas, and sewer.
Special notes from the agent are critical: the property is marked as "cannot be rebuilt" (再建築不可). It is currently vacant. The 2021 renovation was a large-scale repair, though details require confirmation. The land is registered as residential land in a quasi-commercial zone within an urbanization promotion area. The building is a 3-story wooden structure with a building coverage ratio of 80% and a floor area ratio of 240%. Road frontage is 8.5 meters on a 1.6-meter wide private road to the north, with a setback of 10.20 square meters and a private road burden area of 7.43 square meters.
The surrounding Shimogyo ward is one of Kyoto's core districts, rich with history and culture. An interesting fact is that this area was part of the lower town where merchants and artisans thrived during the Edo period, contributing to Kyoto's famed industries like textiles and Kyoto cuisine. The property is within walking distance of several major landmarks, including the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site perched on the hillside with breathtaking views over the city.
