Renovated Machiya in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
This property is a single-story wooden house located in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto City. The building's origins date back to the Meiji era, with records from 1909. It underwent a full renovation in September 2024, blending historical elements with modern updates. The interior features a simple design with concrete flooring and walls, while the original pillars, beams, and ceiling materials from the machiya have been preserved, creating a harmonious balance of old and new.
The floor plan consists of one room plus a garden. The renovation included the installation of an air conditioner, a gas kitchen, a toilet with a washing function, concrete flooring in the doma (earthen floor area), new fittings, a table counter, a tsubo-niwa (small courtyard garden), and wooden latticework. The property is connected to city water, sewer, city gas, and electricity. Water supply and drainage pipes were also replaced during the renovation.
The property is currently leased to an apparel shop under a standard tenancy agreement, with a contract period from November 14, 2024, to November 13, 2026. There is a joint guarantor, a guarantee company, and an insurance contract in place. Please note that the rented room cannot be viewed. The deposit and security deposit from the tenant are included in the sale price and will not be returned by the seller, following the Kansai method.
The property is located about a 7-minute walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station, offering convenient access to Kyoto Station in just one stop. The Hankyu Line and Randen (Keifuku) are also accessible. The surrounding area is close to Umekoji Park and the Central Wholesale Market. The neighborhood was historically home to the Shimabara district, the first government-licensed geisha district in Japan, frequented by figures like Saigo Takamori, Sakamoto Ryoma, and the Shinsengumi.
