Renovated Machiya within Walking Distance of Kyoto Stations
This property is a renovated machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) located in Kyoto City's Nakagyo Ward. It is within an 8-minute walk from Saiin Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line and a 12-minute walk from Tambaguchi Station on the JR West Sanin Main Line, offering convenient access to two different train lines. From JR Tambaguchi Station, access to Kyoto Station is easy, while Hankyu Saiin Station provides access to the Kawaramachi area and other central Kyoto business and entertainment districts in about 10 minutes. The surrounding area is well-equipped with supermarkets and shops, making daily shopping convenient.
The property underwent a comprehensive renovation in October 2025. The interior was fully updated, including the installation of underfloor heating in the first-floor living/dining/kitchen and washroom areas. The water fixtures were all renewed: the kitchen features a 3-burner IH cooktop, the toilet was replaced, and the washroom now has a storage vanity with a three-sided mirror. The bathroom was renovated to a 1616-size with a window. All flooring was replaced with tile and hardwood. The entire interior—ceilings, walls, and fittings—was completely renewed. External windows were replaced with double-glazed units. Air conditioning units were newly installed throughout the property. A digital terrestrial antenna is already set up. The property also features a Japanese-style garden in the rear and a newly installed front door.
The layout is a 2LDK spread over two floors, with a total floor area of 65.69 sqm (1st floor: 39.84 sqm, 2nd floor: 25.85 sqm). The wooden structure was originally built in 1917 (Taisho 6), with an extension added in 1970 (Showa 45). It is available for residential use or combined residential/business use. The monthly rent is 180,000 yen for residential use, or 198,000 yen for combined residential/business use. Key money (reikin) is required, equivalent to one month's rent, and a security deposit (shikikin) equivalent to two months' rent is also required. A lease guarantee company and fire insurance are mandatory. The property can be used as an office but is not permitted for minpaku (private lodging) use. Residents are requested to join the local neighborhood association.
The area is rich in history and culture. A short train ride away is the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple, the famed 'Golden Pavilion' covered in gold leaf, which is one of Kyoto's most visited UNESCO World Heritage sites and a stunning example of Muromachi-period garden design.
