Compact and Recently Renovated 1K Apartment in Kyoto's Historic Kamigyo Ward
This property is a compact 1K apartment located on the 4th floor of a 4-storey (plus 1 basement) reinforced concrete (RC) condominium building in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward. The apartment features a total floor area of 16.99 sqm (approximately 5.13 tsubo) with a layout consisting of a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 2-tatami mat kitchen area. A balcony of 1.72 sqm is present, with the main windows facing south for good sunlight. The building is equipped with an auto-lock security system and a monitor-equipped intercom.
According to the agent's notes, the property has undergone comprehensive interior renovations completed in February 2026. These renovations included replacing all flooring with new flooring, completely re-papering all walls and ceilings, and installing new air conditioning units. The equipment list includes a shower, storage space, a shoe-in closet, air conditioning, internet readiness, an indoor space for a washing machine, flooring throughout, lighting fixtures, a refrigerator, city gas, water supply, sewerage, side gutters, and hot water supply. Please note that the bath is communal. There is no dedicated parking or bicycle parking space. Special notes highlight the good sunlight and the tile-clad exterior of the building. Pets are not permitted, and use for office purposes may be negotiable. The transaction type is exclusive agency.
The apartment is situated in a quiet residential area within the Second Category Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone. It offers excellent access to central Kyoto, being just a 7-minute walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line, providing a direct link to Kyoto Station and the city's major hubs. The area, part of the historic upper capital (Kamigyo), is rich in traditional atmosphere and is within walking distance of several significant cultural sites. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Shimogamo Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, with its forested grounds, the Tadasu no Mori, serving as a vital green lung for the city. The closest major landmark is the magnificent Kinkaku-ji Temple, the famed Golden Pavilion, which is a short bus or taxi ride away.
