Minami-Funaoka Machiya: A Traditional Kyoto Townhouse on a Rustic Dirt Road

This traditional Machiya sits along a rustic dirt road, an element that adds to the nostalgic atmosphere while also enhancing security and keeping the summer air cooler. Inside, a straight corridor runs from the entrance with rooms set neatly along its side, reflecting the essence of a traditional prewar Machiya layout. The neighborhood is tranquil, making it an excellent base for daily living as well as sightseeing.

The property is located at 80-29 Murasakino-Minami-Funaoka-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is a wooden structure with a land area of 36.42 sqm. The registered floor area is 21.15 sqm, though the current floor area is approximately 30.67 sqm on the first floor and about 20.00 sqm on the second floor, including unregistered extensions. The layout is 4K (4 rooms plus a kitchen). The property is vacant and comes with ownership land rights. Public utilities include water, sewer, city gas, and electricity. The adjacent road is a 3.4m wide private road bordering the property on the south side for 4.1m, and a setback obligation of about 1.27m is necessary. Areas within 25m of the road boundary of Kuramaguchi-dori are classified as neighborhood commercial districts and 15m Type 3 height districts, subject to different regulations.

The area is rich with cultural heritage. To the north lies Mt. Funaoka, offering serene walks among temples and shrines, breathtaking night views over the city, and a vantage point for watching the grand Daimonji bonfire during the summer Obon season. The location provides excellent access to renowned landmarks, with Daitoku-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion) just nearby. Public transport is convenient, with about a 6-minute walk to the Kyoto City Bus Senbon Kurama-guchi and Kenkun-Jinja-mae stops, and about an 18-minute walk from Exit 2 of Kurama-guchi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line.