Vest Nova Saiin: A Refurbished Top-Floor Apartment in Kyoto's Right Bank
This property is a fully refurbished 2LDK apartment located on the top floor (10th floor of a 10-story building) of the Vest Nova Saiin condominium in Kyoto's Ukyo Ward. The unit boasts a spacious 60.05 sqm of exclusive area with a west-facing orientation, offering panoramic views from its elevated position. The apartment has undergone a comprehensive renovation completed in November 2025, ensuring modern comfort and convenience.
Critical agent notes regarding equipment and features have been translated. The property is equipped with city gas. The building itself features an elevator for easy access. Its location is highly convenient, being within an 8-minute walk from the Hankyu Kyoto Line's Saiin Station and a 9-minute walk from the Keifuku Arashiyama Main Line's Saiin Station, providing access to two different railway lines.
The recent renovation includes a complete overhaul of key living spaces: a new system kitchen with a dishwasher and water purifier, a new unit bath with a bathroom heater/dryer, a new vanity with a three-sided mirror, and a new toilet with a bidet seat. Furthermore, all rooms feature new flooring and wallpaper, and interior doors have been replaced. Additional updates include a new water heater and a replacement of the washing machine waterproof pan.
Monthly fees include a management fee of 10,470 yen and a repair reserve fund of 13,550 yen. The building is managed by Wako Kenbutsu Sogo Kanri Co., Ltd., with a daytime superintendent. The condominium is a reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in October 2002, with a total of 29 units. The land rights are ownership, and the zoning is commercial district.
The surrounding Saiin area is a vibrant and well-connected district in Kyoto. An interesting local fact is that the area's name, "Saiin," historically refers to the "Western Temple," contrasting with the "Eastern Temple" (Higashi-in) area, reflecting Kyoto's ancient symmetrical urban planning. The area is a short train ride away from the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple, the stunning Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto's most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites and a must-visit landmark showcasing sublime Japanese garden and temple architecture.
