Vacant Land for Sale in Kyoto's Historic Kamigyo Ward
This vacant land plot is located in the Kamigyo Ward of Kyoto City, offering a prime opportunity for development in a historically rich and regulated area. The property is situated just a 2-minute walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the Kyoto Municipal Karasuma Line, providing excellent access to central Kyoto and beyond.
The land itself is a flat, cleared plot with a total area of 383.82 square meters (approximately 116.1 tsubo). It fronts a 4.3-meter wide public road to the north with a frontage of 6 meters and requires no setback. The property falls under the City Planning Act's Urbanization Area, zoned as Category I Exclusive Residential District, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. There are no specific building conditions attached to the sale, and notification under the National Land Use Planning Act is not required. Ownership is freehold.
Critical agent notes provide essential context for potential development. The property is located within an "Old Urban-Type Scenic Beauty District" and is a "Buried Cultural Property Containing Area" specifically related to the Kamigyo Ruins. It is also subject to several design and planning regulations: it is within a "Near-View Design Preservation Area (25-1)", within 3km of a "Distant-View Design Preservation Area (11.49.45)", and within a "Prior Consultation Area (25E)". Furthermore, the area is designated as a "Residential Inducement Area" and an "Already Urbanized Area". These designations indicate that any construction will need to comply with strict aesthetic and historical preservation guidelines, and prospective buyers are strongly advised to conduct thorough due diligence.
The listing agent encourages interested parties to schedule a free site visit, noting "Actual condition: Vacant land. If you would like to see it in person for free, please feel free to contact us with your preferred date." The neighborhood is described as a quiet residential area with good convenience for shopping and daily life, featuring nearby convenience stores, drugstores, a bank, and a nursery school.
