A Fully Furnished Former Guesthouse in Central Kyoto
This unique property is a former guesthouse located in a quiet residential area of Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, offering a rare turnkey opportunity. The building, constructed in August 1962, is a two-story wooden structure that was fully renovated by the seller in October 2016. The renovation included the replacement of all electrical equipment, water supply and drainage pipes, and gas piping. All water-related facilities were newly installed, the lobby/hall and Western-style room flooring was replaced with new flooring, the tatami, shoji screens, and fusuma sliding doors in each Japanese-style room were renewed, and both interior and exterior walls were repainted. The garden landscaping was also refreshed.
The property is sold fully furnished, with most movable assets included in the sale price. It has been meticulously maintained with regular cleaning even while vacant, leaving the entire building in clean, ready-to-use condition. The layout is ideal for lodging operations, featuring an entrance with a front desk (lobby), seven Japanese-style guest rooms, a lounge area for guest interaction, a linen storage room, and a courtyard. Four of the rooms face the inner courtyard. For staff convenience, there is also a room where employees can stay overnight.
The facilities cater well to travelers, with multiple shared shower rooms and toilets on each floor, a design consideration for accommodating international guests. A bathroom is located on the first floor for relaxation. Notably, one second-floor room (Guest Room 4) has its own private shower and toilet. The property faces the approximately 4.4-meter-wide public road, Sakai-dori, where taxis can be hailed directly in front.
Important notes from the agent specify that the sale is conducted on an 'as-is' basis and the seller's liability for non-conformities is exempt. To operate the property as lodging again, the new owner must reapply for a hotel business license under their own name.
The location is highly convenient, within a 10-minute walk from both the Karasuma Line's Shijo Subway Station and the Hankyu Kyoto Line's Omiya Station, providing excellent access to central Kyoto and Osaka. The area around Shijo-Karasuma, known for the historic Gion Festival held annually, is within walking distance. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Shijo Omiya area is a key transportation hub and was historically a center for traditional puppet theater (ningyo joruri). The closest major landmark is the iconic Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, easily accessible from the property.
