Gran Cité Kyoto Station Kitadori: A Fully Renovated Urban Residence
This meticulously renovated apartment in the Gran Cité Kyoto Station Kitadori building offers a modern and comfortable lifestyle in the heart of Kyoto. The property features a 2LDK+S layout with a generous private area of 86.03 square meters, located on the 7th floor of an 11-story reinforced concrete building. A comprehensive renovation was completed in August 2025, transforming the interior with high-quality finishes. The updates include a new open kitchen with a man-made marble countertop, a deep dishwasher, and a gooseneck touchless faucet. The bathroom has been fully replaced with an accent panel unit bath featuring a bath dryer and heater. The vanity now boasts a touchless faucet and an integrated mirror with indirect lighting, and the toilet is a new tankless model with a separate washbasin and touchless faucet. Throughout the home, new flooring (tile-style), wallpaper, doors, and fixtures have been installed, along with new downlights and indirect lighting. Additional features include new cupboards, a shoe box, picture rails, a TV board finished with Eco-Carat, a folding ceiling, and an entrance tile floor. All frames have been covered with Dynoc sheet, and the water heater, switches, outlets, and distribution board have been replaced.
The property is equipped with city gas. The building itself offers an elevator for convenience. A standout feature is the inclusion of a roof balcony, providing valuable outdoor space with an area of 18.84 square meters, in addition to a standard balcony of 10.49 square meters, a terrace of 8.35 square meters, and a porch of 4.2 square meters. The unit faces west and benefits from openings on all four sides, ensuring excellent natural light and ventilation. Monthly fees include a management fee of 15,290 yen and a repair reserve fund of 18,240 yen.
Located in Higashi-Shiokōji-chō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, the residence is just a 6-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, providing unparalleled access to the Tokaido Main Line and the entire Kansai region. The area around Kyoto Station is a dynamic hub blending modern convenience with traditional culture. An interesting local fact is that the station building itself is an architectural landmark, with its iconic glass and steel structure designed by architect Hiroshi Hara. The immediate vicinity is home to the Kyoto Tower, a recognizable symbol of the city, and is a short journey from UNESCO World Heritage sites like the historic Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, a magnificent example of Buddhist architecture from the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
