Machiya Commercial Space in Downtown Kyoto, 3 Minutes from Kawaramachi Station
This traditional Kyoto machiya is available for commercial use, offering a prime location just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station in Shimogyo Ward. The property is situated in the Nurishiyamachi district, a historic area known for its lacquerware artisans, providing an authentic Kyoto atmosphere for a business.
The property is a wooden structure with an unknown year of construction. It has a total floor area of 90 square meters. Utilities include electricity, water and sewer, and city gas. The lease is a fixed-term tenancy contract with a period of 10 years. The intended use is for business purposes, and the zoning is a commercial district.
Important agent notes and special conditions have been provided. The monthly rent is 330,000 yen. Key money (礼金) is required and is equivalent to three months' rent. The security deposit (保証金) is 1,000,000 yen. A renewal fee (更新料) equivalent to one month of the new rent will be charged upon contract renewal. Fire insurance and membership in a rent guarantee company are mandatory. The property cannot be used for minpaku (private lodging). A depreciation schedule applies to fixtures and fittings: 100% within the first year, 80% within two years, 60% within three years, 40% within four years, 20% within five years, and 20% thereafter. The transaction is handled by an agent, and an agency commission is required upon contract signing.
The area is in the heart of Kyoto, surrounded by the bustling shopping and dining districts of Shijo and Kawaramachi. An interesting historical fact is that the nearby Teramachi Street was originally developed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the late 16th century, relocating temples there to organize the city. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is approximately a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride away.
