A Traditional Home in Kyoto's Historic Higashiyama District
This property is a detached wooden house located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kojimacho in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward. The land area is 40.93 sqm (approximately 12.38 tsubo) with a total building area of 54.98 sqm (approximately 16.63 tsubo). The layout is a 2DK, and the house was built in September 1983. It is a two-story structure on a sloped site within an Urbanization Area and a Quasi-Residential District, with a building-to-land ratio of 80% and a floor area ratio of 300%.
The property is equipped with city gas, water supply, sewerage, and electricity. Important access and land details include frontage on a one-way road to the northwest. The road is a private road with a width of 2.2 meters, and the property's frontage along it is 5.3 meters. A special note indicates a setback requirement of 4.63 sqm.
The agent's remarks highlight the excellent location, just off Gojo Street. The area is dotted with famous sites such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Sanjusangendo Hall, allowing residents to feel the traditional atmosphere of Kyoto in their daily lives. Situated in the quiet residential area of Kojimacho, it also offers good living convenience with supermarkets, bus stops, and schools within walking distance. It is suitable not only for primary residence but also as a second home or investment property. While usable in its current state, renovations to the interior and exterior could lead to a more comfortable living environment and increased asset value. A final note clarifies that while the official registry lists the building as newly constructed in 1983 (Showa 58), the building plan summary indicates it was an extension.
The Higashiyama area is one of Kyoto's most iconic districts, preserving the atmosphere of old Japan with its narrow streets, traditional wooden machiya houses, and historic temples. An interesting fact is that the nearby Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed in 778 without the use of a single nail. The closest major landmark is the magnificent Kiyomizu-dera Temple itself, perched on the hillside and offering stunning views over the city.
