Umegahata Minka: A Traditional Kyoto Machiya with Shop Potential
The main house, built in January 1961, offers a layout of 5K (5 rooms plus a kitchen) across a total floor area of 95.26 square meters. It sits on a 119.00 square meter plot of land. The property is bordered by an 8-meter-wide public road on the northeast side for 5.2 meters and a 2.7-meter-wide private road on the southwest side for 3.4 meters, with no private road burden. Public transport is convenient, with the Hiraoka Hachiman-mae bus stop just a one-minute walk away, providing an 18-minute bus ride to Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station on the Tozai Subway Line. By car, Kyoto Station and downtown Kyoto are accessible in approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Important notes from the agent indicate that renovation is recommended for both the main house and the store building. Furthermore, the property is located within a designated landslide caution area (yellow zone). The land is in a Category 1 Residential District within an urbanized area. Utilities include public water and sewer, propane gas, and available electricity.
The Umegahata area, in northwest Kyoto City, is at the entrance to the Tamba Mountains and has a long history rooted in the forestry industry. Today, it is known as a quiet, upscale residential area prized for its history and serene environment. An interesting local landmark is the nearby Ryoan-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its enigmatic karesansui (dry landscape) rock garden, which is about a 15-minute drive from the property.
