A Quiet House in the Alley Behind Kiyomizu-zaka, Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward
Located in the iconic Kiyomizu area of Kyoto, this property offers a unique blend of proximity to major tourist sites and serene residential tranquility. Situated just about 100 meters from the bustling Kiyomizu-zaka slope, the house stands in a quiet alleyway. Turning your back on the lively main street and stepping into the alley reveals the quiet, calm atmosphere typical of Kyoto. The surrounding area is dotted with charming restaurants, cultural experience facilities, and traditional Kyoto townhouse lodgings, forming a beautiful streetscape that has carefully preserved its history and ambiance. It is an environment unique to Kiyomizu, where the everyday and the extraordinary gently intersect at the heart of a tourist destination.
The property has a total floor area of approximately 23 tsubo (about 78.74 sqm) and includes a garden. The floor plan has a sense of depth, with a garden space extending at the back of the building and plantings along the side, offering views through to greenery and a sense of calm. Deterioration due to age is evident, so renovation work is necessary. However, this allows for the consideration of creating a space tailored to your intended use and concept. The special location characteristics of Kiyomizu make this a property where you can feel its potential, whether as a base for living, a second home for tourism, or for diverse uses such as accommodation facilities, a hidden salon, restaurant, or shop leveraging the prime location.
Agent Notes & Property Details (Translated): The price is 51,800,000 JPY. It is a second-hand house located at 172-12, Kiyomizu 4-chome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. The site area is 85.93 sqm (approx. 25.99 tsubo). There is a private road burden: Lot 172-1 is 87.63 sqm (ownership share 1/13). The building is a 2-story lightweight steel structure built in August 1979 (Showa 54). The layout is 3DK plus storage and garden. It faces an east-side passage (non-road) with a width of about 2m~2.2m for approximately 15.25m. Utilities include water supply and sewerage, city gas, and electricity. The land is designated as Category II Residential Zone. Important notes: This property does not meet the road frontage requirements of the Building Standards Act and is therefore classified as "non-rebuildable." The building has advanced deterioration, so repairs are necessary for use. The transaction is "as-is." The property is currently vacant. The closest major landmarks are the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Yasaka Pagoda, both within easy walking distance, immersing you in Kyoto's rich cultural heritage.
About the Area: The Higashiyama Kiyomizu area is one of Japan's scenic spots proudly shown to the world, attracting many people from within Japan and abroad. Centered around Yasaka Pagoda and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this area is located in central Kyoto yet blessed with a gentle natural environment surrounded by mountains and greenery, showing different faces with each season. The area is within walking distance of the Gion district, allowing you to enjoy Kyoto's iconic scenes like the geisha culture and stone-paved streets as an extension of daily life. With seamless access to central Kyoto and via the Keihan Line to Osaka, it boasts high transportation convenience as a tourism base. An interesting fact is that the famous Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka preserved streets, leading to Kiyomizu-dera, are designed with slight inclines to prevent rainwater from flowing too quickly and eroding the historic steps.
