Newly remodeled/rebuilt home in Kyoto's artisan neighborhood, Nishijin (north-central Kyoto, not far from Kinkakuji - the Golden Pavilion). 12 minute walk to Kuramaguchi subway station. 3 minute walk to two major bus lines. 10 minute walk to eight other bus lines. Excellent access to all parts of the city.


Enter from quiet street into 150+ year old traditional machiya (narrow townhouse). Large multipurpose room/garage, private bar, and long hallway/gallery on 1st floor, lounge area and storage on 2nd floor. Walk down long hallway to the 'modern Japanese' private home hidden in back - beside Japanese moss garden. First floor of living quarters contains large, open living/dining/kitchen surrounded by a narrow rock garden on three sides. American-sized sofa, dining room table with seating for six, and three-seat bar counter overlooking kitchen with large fridge. Pantry off kitchen contains four large closets and washer/dryer. Two toilets on first floor (one in machiya & another off of the living room).


Second floor has two master bedrooms with one toilet in hallway between them. Back bedroom contains an American queen-sized bed, large walk-in closet, and an on-suite shower/bath. Front bedroom contains a king-sized bed, side-by-side closets, a tatami relaxation space, and a large on-suite shower. Exposed wood beams and antique doors throughout the home.


Property Overview



Right: Freehold
Access: 12 minutes walk from "Kuramaguchi" Station ( Kyoto Municipal Transportation, Karasuma Line)
Structure: Wooden, 2-story building
Land Area/Setback: 205.62 sqmt
Total Floor Area: New building - 129.18 sqmt, Existing building - 76.69 sqmt., Total = 205.87 sqmt.
Year built: The year the new building was built was in 2019. Existing building - Unknown
Current Status: Second house use
Delivery Date: Consultation
Mode of Transaction: Brokerage
Last update date: 9/24/2019
Update scheduled date: 10/08/2019


Newly built building on the west has 2 bed rooms and 1.5 bathrooms.