A Traditional Machiya Guest House Nestled in a Quiet Lane Along the Shirakawa Canal

This property is a charming traditional Kyoto Machiya guest house, quietly situated at the end of a lane facing the Shirakawa Canal in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward. The location is highly convenient, approximately a 2-minute walk from the Tozai Subway Line's Higashiyama Station. The area is close to representative Kyoto tourist destinations like Gion and Okazaki, making it a prime spot for a guest house operation.

The property is a second-hand residence (Kyoto Machiya, two-unit row house). The land area is 49.91 sqm (approximately 15.09 tsubo) and the total building floor area is 56.52 sqm (approximately 17.09 tsubo), featuring a 4K layout. The wooden two-story structure's exact construction date is unknown, but the closed registry indicates a record from March 1913 (Taisho 2). The exterior retains the beautiful appearance of a Machiya, while the interior was fully renovated in April 2019 and is in very clean condition. The renovation included replacing all wall and ceiling wallpaper in each room and completely renewing all wet areas (kitchen, shower booth, washbasin, toilet). The property includes a garden with an open-air bath, showcasing attention to texture and detail. South-facing windows allow bright sunlight and good ventilation.

Important notes from the agent: This property does not meet the road frontage requirements under the Building Standards Act, meaning it is "sairen-fuka" (cannot be rebuilt). Items in the photos (furnishings) are not included in the sale price. To operate a minpaku (private lodging facility), the new owner must file a notification for the lodging business under their name. The property is currently operating as a minpaku, so viewings on desired dates may not be possible. The transaction is "as-is." The property is listed as an intermediary transaction.