Vacant Machiya Tenant Building Near Kyoto Station and Higashi Honganji Temple

This rental property is a traditional machiya townhouse located in the heart of Kyoto, just a 9-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station and the Karasuma Line Gojo Station. Situated behind the historic Higashi Honganji Temple in Shimogyo Ward, the area retains a classic Kyoto atmosphere with a mix of residences and shops, and many machiya still line the streets. The property itself is a two-story wooden building with a total floor area of approximately 119.75 square meters (about 36 tsubo), offering a versatile space suitable for a variety of commercial uses.

The agent's special notes provide critical details for potential tenants. The transaction is to be conducted in its current 'as-is' condition, meaning the tenant is responsible for repairs such as fixing leaks. A guarantee company guarantee and a rent collection agency system are required; the guarantee fee varies based on the review, and a 330 yen transfer fee applies. Tenants must also join a tenant liability insurance and are requested to join the neighborhood association. The property is permitted for lodging business (minpaku). It is located in a quasi-fire prevention zone and within several special landscape preservation districts: the Historic Heritage Type Scenic Beauty District (Higashi Honganji Temple and Toji Temple Environs Landscape Improvement Area). Specific view preservation regulations apply for the Higashiyama 36 Peak View Creation Area (15m), Toji Five-Storied Pagoda View Preservation Area (31m), Toji Daishido Hall View Preservation Area (15m), and Toji Kondo Hall View Preservation Area (31m). Outdoor signage is regulated under Historic Heritage Type District Category 2. Other designations include Urban Landscape Formation Area, Special Disaster Danger Alert Zone related to the Nishitakase River basin, and Kyoto City Ordinance-designated areas (Existing Settlement Area, Land Readjustment Work Regulation Zone).