Historic Machiya with Restaurant Potential in Kyoto's Kita Ward
This traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) presents a unique commercial opportunity in the city's Kita Ward. Located approximately a 9-minute walk from Kitano-oji Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line and 14 minutes from Kuramaguchi Station, the property offers excellent access. The monthly rent is 275,000 yen, with no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) required. However, a 3-month guarantee deposit is necessary.
According to the agent's notes, the property is suitable for shops or offices. The structure is a 2-story wooden building with a total area of 122.52 square meters. The building's age is unknown, but it is a traditional machiya. The property is available immediately and is vacant. The lease is a fixed-term tenancy agreement with a 10-year contract period. The renewal fee is one month's rent (excluding tax), and a renewal administrative fee of 100,000 yen (excluding tax) applies. Fire insurance and a guarantee company are mandatory. The initial guarantee fee is 1 to 1.5 months' total rent (tax included), with an annual guarantee commission fee of either zero or 10% of the monthly total rent. The guarantee deposit refund rate is 30% for less than 3 years, 50% for 3 to under 5 years, and 80% for 5 years or more.
The property features separate bathroom and toilet facilities, with a toilet available in the exclusive-use area. The transaction is handled as an intermediary, meaning an intermediary commission fee is required at the time of contract.
The area, Kita Ward, is a fascinating blend of residential calm and cultural sites. An interesting fact is that it is home to the Kamigamo Shrine, one of Kyoto's oldest and most important Shinto shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property is also within reasonable distance of the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple, the famed Golden Pavilion, a major tourist attraction renowned for its stunning gold-leaf coating and serene garden setting.
