Fully Renovated Machiya in Kyoto's Kita Ward
This property is a fully renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) located in the Shimonokashinocho area of Kita Ward, Kyoto City. The building underwent a complete renovation in 2018 (Heisei 30). The total land area is 93.32 square meters (official registry), and the total building area is 132.43 square meters. The post-renovation interior area is approximately 104.11 square meters. The property is a wooden, tile-roofed, two-story structure. The exact year of construction is unknown. The land is classified as residential land and is flat.
The property faces a 3.39-meter wide private road to the south, with a frontage of 5.66 meters. There is a set-back requirement of approximately 1.73 square meters. The zoning is Quasi-Industrial District with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. Other regulations include a Quasi-Fire Prevention Zone, a Category 3 Height Control District, a Scenic District, and the Nishijin Special Industrial District under the Landscape Act. The property is within an urban planning area (City Planning Area). Land rights are ownership, and no notification under the National Land Use Planning Act is required. The current status is vacant house (akiya).
Special notes indicate this is an owner-change property with an existing ordinary lease agreement of 3 years. The transaction type is intermediary, meaning an intermediary commission fee is required at the time of contract. The property is suitable for both business use and residential purposes.
The area, Kita Ward, is a historically rich part of Kyoto, known for its traditional atmosphere and crafts. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Nishijin district is world-famous for its high-quality, hand-woven Nishijin-ori silk textiles, a craft with a history spanning over 1,200 years. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple, the stunning Golden Pavilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site located a short distance away.
