A Home with a Garden, Just a 5-Minute Walk from Kinkaku-ji Temple
This unique property, located in Kyoto's Kita Ward, offers a rare opportunity to live in a quiet residential neighborhood just moments away from some of Kyoto's most famous cultural landmarks. The house is approximately a 5-minute walk (330 meters) from the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and an 11-minute walk (870 meters) from the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, placing you in the heart of an area rich with history and visited by tourists from around the world.
The house itself has an interesting layout, having been remodeled from two separate houses into one. This results in two entrances and two toilets, making it suitable for multi-generational living. With six rooms plus a dining-kitchen (6DK), it provides ample space for a family. A significant feature is the private garden, which brings in natural light and a sense of spaciousness to the home, a valuable asset in a dense residential area.
According to agent notes, the building is showing signs of aging, and repairs will be necessary for use. The transaction is to be conducted 'as-is' (現状有姿), and the seller's liability for defects is exempt. An intermediary commission is required upon contract agreement. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate handover.
The surrounding Kita Ward is a relaxed neighborhood known not only for cultural treasures like Daitoku-ji Temple but also for its convenience, with supermarkets, drugstores, banks, a post office, bakeries, and cafes all within easy reach. While it may seem distant from Kyoto Station on a map, direct bus access connects you to the station and city center without transfers. The area has also gained recent attention due to a sword boom, attracting visitors to nearby sites like Kenkun Shrine, which owns a sword of Oda Nobunaga.
