Kyoto Machiya with Two Gardens Near Karasuma Oike Station
This is a pre-owned traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) located in the Nakagyo Ward of Kyoto City. The property is a two-story wooden structure, originally built in 1930 (Showa 5), offering a 5LDK layout with two gardens. The total floor area is 106.43 m², situated on a 134.67 m² plot. The property features tatami rooms and a ranma (transom), preserving the aesthetic of a traditional Kyoto residence. The kitchen is equipped with an L-shaped counter. The bathroom offers a view of the rear garden. The property has access to city water, sewer, electricity, and city gas. The building is in need of repairs due to aging. The property does not meet the building standards law road width requirements, meaning it cannot be rebuilt (sai-kensetsu fuka). It is sold as-is, and the seller disclaims any liability for contractual defects. The property cannot be used as an accommodation facility.
The property is located in the Gosho Minami area, about a 7-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and an 8-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. The neighborhood retains a calm atmosphere with a mix of long-established shops and new cafes. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is about an 8-minute walk away, and the Kamo River is about a 10-minute walk. The nearby "Tetemachi" food complex opened in 2026. Daily shopping is convenient with supermarkets and drugstores on Oike-dori Street to the south.
