A Charming Unrenovated Kyoto Machiya in Murasakino Kashiwanocho
According to the agent's notes, the building is in a state of advanced deterioration, so repairs will be necessary for use. The property is sold as-is. A Machiya profile or chart is available, and consultation for home loans is accepted. The chattels shown in the photographs are not included in the sale price. The land is registered as 83.23 m², with a private road burden of 9.14 m². The registered building area is 42.33 m², but a simple tape measurement indicates the current condition is approximately 121.98 m² total floor area. The year of construction is unknown, though a building assessment document indicates a record from 1928 (Showa 3). The property is subject to various district regulations including the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance.
The area is a residential neighborhood full of Kyoto charm, dotted with spots where you can touch history and culture. Senbon-dori street, with its many city buses, provides easy access to the city center. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Kamishichiken district is said to be Kyoto's oldest geisha district, where you might glimpse maiko and geiko. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, a national head shrine dedicated to the god of learning, just an 8-minute walk away.
