Machiya Inn with a Tsuboniwa in Gosho East
A Kyomachiya Inn Near the Kyoto Imperial Palace
Just a 7-Min Walk from Jingu-Marutamachi Station
This beautifully renovated Kyomachiya sits just east of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, in a neighborhood where traditional serenity meets urban convenience.
A short stroll brings you to the Kamo River and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, offering year-round seasonal beauty and peaceful walks.
The area is also dotted with long-established traditional Japanese sweets shops, charming cafes in old townhouses, and locally loved eateries, creating a warm and inviting community.
Currently operated as a lodging facility, the property is ready for continued use as a guesthouse, or can be transformed into a second home or investment property.
The location strikes an excellent balance between livability and Kyoto’s cultural ambiance, making it ideal for both residential and commercial use.
PLAN
The interior has been updated to accommodate modern lifestyles, with features such as an earthen-floor dining area, bathroom on the 1st floor, and a separate shower room upstairs.
One of the key highlights is the serene Tatami room facing a courtyard garden, offering a perfect space to relax and enjoy the seasonal transitions - a quintessential Kyoto experience.
Whether you wish to continue its operation as an inn or use it as a base for your Kyoto life, this property offers comfort, flexibility, and charm.
※To continue operation as an inn, the new owner must reapply for lodging business licensure under their name.
AREA
Located in the Gosho-higashi (Gosho East) district, a calm and verdant area where the Imperial Palace and Kamo River are just a stroll away, this neighborhood offers the rare combination of nature, culture, and convenience.
You’ll find historic sweets shops, quaint cafes in renovated townhouses, and friendly, local eateries - all providing a glimpse into the quiet, authentic daily life of Kyoto away from the usual tourist bustle.
Excellent public transport via Keihan Railway and major city bus routes offers direct access to the downtown areas of Sanjo and Shijo. It’s an ideal environment where Kyoto’s historical charm and modern amenities coexist in harmony.
Nearby, the expansive Kyoto Gyoen National Garden with over 50,000 trees offers a green oasis in the heart of the city.
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DETAILS
| Property Price | 105,000,000 JPY (Approx. USD *1JPY= USD) |
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| Type & Conditions | Old House (Kyomachiya/One of 2 terraced houses) |
| Location | 121-1 Teramachidori-Kojinguchiagaru Kojincho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto |
| Transportations | approx. 7 min. walk from Keihan Oto-line "Jingu-Marutamachi Sta." Exit 5 |
| approx. 2 min. walk from Kyoto City Bus "Kojinguchi Stop" | |
| Land Area | 【Registered】41.69sqm |
| Private Street Area Included | N/A |
| Floor Area | 【Registered】1F: 35.44sqm, 2F: 27.81sqm, Total: 63.25sqm |
| Adjoining Street | Street width: 7.1m (public street), Frontage: 4.1m, Direction: South (approx. number) |
| Building Structure | Two Storey Wooden House |
| Building Date | Unspecifiable |
| Legal Restrictions | 20m / Category 4 Height Control District, Quasi-Fire Prevent District, Roadside Type Aesthetic Formation District Trunkline Zone, Close View Preservation Zone, Distant View Preservation Zone, Prior Consultation Zone, Outdoor Advertisement Category 3 Regulatory District, Residence Attraction Area, Established Urban Area, Housing Land Development Construction Regulated Area |
| Size | 3 Rooms + Kitchen + Garden |
| Public Utility | Electricity, Water Plumbing In/Out, City Gas |
| Land Use District | Neighborhood Commercial District |
| Handover | TBD |
| Current Situation | In Operation as an Inn |
| Building Coverage Ratio | 80% |
| Floor Area Ratio | 300% |
| Geographical Features | Flatland |
| Land Tenure | Title |
| Geographical Features | Flatland |
| City Planning Act | Urbanization Promotion Area |
| Notification According to National Land Utilization Law | Not Required |
| Elementary School | Goshohigashi Elementary School (approx. 7 min. walk/500m) |
| Junior High School | Oike Junior High School (approx. 21 min. walk/1620m) |
| Transaction Terms | Hachise as a Broker |
| Remarks | ※Furniture is not included in the property price. |
| ※New owner needs to reapply inn business licenses in their name or acquire business succession before continuing the operation as a lodging facility. | |
| ※Please understand that there is a possibility that we may not able to show you the property as it is currently in operation as a lodging facility. | |
| ※The property will be handed over as is. | |
| ※Renovation by seller in Apr 2018. Renovation works done: Renewed all water plumbing products (kitchen, basin, bathroom, toilet), Renewed coverings of all rooms' walls and ceilings, Renewed Tatami pads, etc. |
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| Sales Representative | Boa Zhang |
| Information updated | July 11, 2025 |
| Information will be updated | July 19, 2025 |
