A Traditional Kyoto Machiya Townhouse in the Heart of Gion Festival
This property is a fully detached, traditional Kyoto Machiya townhouse located in Fudocho, Nakagyo Ward. It is situated in a charming neighborhood with historic streetscapes and is at the center of the famous Gion Festival's Yamaboko floats. The area offers a wealth of amenities, including the shopping facilities of Raku-e Shijo Karasuma and COCON KARASUMA, various financial institutions, post offices, and numerous restaurants, making it a vibrant and convenient heart of Kyoto with excellent access to Kyoto Station.
The interior has been comfortably updated to suit modern lifestyles. A particular luxury is the Japanese-style room facing the garden, which allows residents to enjoy the seasonal beauty throughout the year. The property is currently operated as an accommodation facility. While continuing as a lodging business is possible, it is also highly recommended as a tourist base or a second home. Please note: if continuing operation as an accommodation facility, the new owner will need to reapply for a lodging business permit under their own name.
Agent notes provide essential details. The property is an existing used residence (Kyoto Machiya). The land area is 112.92 sqm (approx. 34.15 tsubo) by public registry. The building area is 71.72 sqm by public registry (1F: 39.99 sqm, 2F: 31.73 sqm), but the building is unregistered. A provisional survey indicates an area of approximately 81.58 sqm (approx. 24.67 tsubo). The structure is a two-story wooden building with an unknown construction date. The layout is 4DK plus a garden. It fronts a public road to the north, approximately 4.2m wide. Utilities include water supply, sewerage, city gas, and electricity. The land is zoned Commercial District with various legal restrictions. The property is sold 'as-is'. The furnishings and movable property shown in the photos are not included in the sale price. Due to ongoing accommodation operations, viewings may not be possible on requested dates.
The surrounding area is a fascinating blend of old and new. Stepping off the main avenue, you'll find streets lined with kimono-related shops, cafes and boutiques housed in renovated machiya, and long-established Japanese confectionery stores, creating a delightful environment for exploration. An interesting local fact is that the neighborhood transforms into one of the Yamaboko districts during July's Gion Festival, one of Japan's most famous festivals, filling the streets with vibrant crowds and traditional pageantry. The closest major landmark is the historic Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a stunning example of feudal architecture, located a short distance away.
