Historic Kyoto Home in the Shadow of Kiyomizu-dera
This unique property, located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Japan's ancient capital. The house is a wooden structure built in December 1961, with a total floor area of 115.14 square meters spread over two stories. It features a spacious 5LDK layout, providing ample room for family living or creative adaptation. The land size is a generous 184.5 square meters.
According to the agent's notes, the property is an empty house (空家) in a quiet residential area. A key feature is that the price is negotiable (価格は相談可). The land is designated as residential land (宅地) within an urbanization promotion area (市街化区域) and falls under the Second Category Exclusive Residential Zone (第二種住居地域). The building-to-land ratio is 30% and the floor area ratio is 200%. The current status is vacant, and the timing of handover is open for consultation (引き渡し状況相談). The property rights are ownership (所有権).
The Higashiyama area is one of Kyoto's most famous and picturesque districts, known for its preserved historical atmosphere, traditional wooden machiya houses, and stone-paved lanes. It is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. An interesting fact is that the district's name, meaning "Eastern Mountains," comes from the hills that form Kyoto's eastern border, which were historically considered a protective barrier. The property is situated within walking distance of one of Japan's most iconic landmarks, the stunning Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a historic monument of ancient Kyoto and a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its large wooden stage overlooking the city.
