静けさに、触れる。
JakujoanA Temple-Style Retreat with Garden Views of Mt. Hiei
“An Encounter with Silence.”
OPEN HOUSE
[No reservation required]
2025 Sept 6 (Sat)
10:00～13:00
※Viewings will not be available prior to the open house date. If you cannot attend on that day, please request an appointment via the inquiry form for a later date.
※Parking is not available at the property. Please use public transportation. The nearest bus stop is“Yamanomae-cho” (Kyoto City Bus) [timetable/ext. link].
Beyond dappled sunlight and rustling leaves,
silence lingers in the garden of white sand
as the shadow of a stone pagoda shifts with time.
The distant ridgeline of Mt. Hiei clears the heart,
while the presence of Yakushi Nyorai, still enshrined in this land,
imbues the space with a quiet spiritual aura.
Here, the steam of tea in the tearoom, the peony painted on sliding doors,
and the stillness of the meditation hall all speak of prayer and refinement.
Once used for training and for receiving distinguished guests,
this place continues to serve as a setting where silence nurtures the spirit.
“Jakujoan” ――
A sanctuary where silence and aesthetic sensibility meet with the passing of the seasons.
a temple-style residence reconstructed in the Showa era,
a space where silence and beauty endure
Nestled at the end of an alley, “Jakujoan” rests on a vast site of approx. 1,160 sqm.
The single-story main house features a meditation hall and tearoom.
According to those who have long cared for this estate, it was rebuilt in the Showa period, modeled after the former structure once standing here. Historical records suggest the earlier building shared the same style.
The meditation hall was used for spiritual training, while the tearoom welcomed gatherings and hospitality.
On its sliding doors, the motif of the “Konoe peony”, linked to the noble Konoe family crest, remains preserved as a testament to the property’s lineage.
Here, one finds a layered history as a place of prayer, blended with a refined aesthetic, creating a uniquely contemplative atmosphere.
Landform
Floor plan
“Teioku-Ichinyo” - a harmony of space and landscape.
When the Shoji screens slide open, light spills across the white gravel, and the shifting shadow of the stone pagoda moves gently into the room.
Nature seeps quietly indoors, and the space fills with stillness.
“Teioku-Ichinyo” expresses a uniquely Japanese philosophy where garden and architecture are designed as one.
At Jakujoan, building and landscape converse seamlessly, refining the sensibilities of all who enter.
a borrowed view of Mt. Hiei, timeless and sacred
From the garden, the sweeping silhouette of Mt. Hiei unfolds, shifting with each season yet always steeped in faith and history.
5 Potential Uses
a place to cultivate culture and connection
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1. A Cultural Hub for the Arts
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A Nonprofit Center for Cultural Preservation
Operated by an NPO or foundation, supporting cultural activities and regional development. Providing residency programs for researchers, artists, and cultural figures.
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3/5
A Retreat for Mental Wellbeing
A space for programs in meditation, grief care, or natural therapy. In collaboration with healthcare and welfare fields, offered as a non-medical sanctuary for healing.
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4/5
A Guest Pavilion for Hospitality
A discreet venue for hosting special guests. Tea gatherings in the tearoom introduce visitors to authentic Japanese culture.
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5/5
A Training Center for Personal & Organizational Renewal
Following its past use, the meditation hall and tearoom can once again serve as tools for reflection and discipline. A retreat not for skills alone, but for cultivating humanity and deepening organizational culture.
Surroundings
The name “Yakushiyama” is said to derive from either a temple enshrining Yakushi Nyorai (the Buddha of Healing) still present in the area, or from Edo-period physician Genpaku Noma, who established a medicinal herb garden here.
Nearby lies Takagamine, where artist Honami Koetsu created his utopian retreat. Historic temples such as Genkoan and other cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the area.
Although the property offers a distinctly otherworldly atmosphere, it is only a short drive to supermarkets and daily conveniences, making both retreat and daily life possible.
Photos
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Details
物件概要
| Property Price | 128,000,000 JPY (Approx. USD *1JPY= USD) |
|---|---|
| Type & Conditions | Old House |
| Location | 3, 4-3 Omiya-Yakushiyama Higashicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto |
| Transportations | approx. 5 min. walk from Kyoto City Bus "Yamanomaecho Stop" |
| Land Area | 【Registered】806sqm |
| 【Actual/Measured by survoyers】approx. 1159.51sqm (※Not including private road) | |
| Private Street Area Included | approx. 3.51sqm |
| Floor Area | 【Registered】1F: 156.36sqm |
| 【Actual/Tape measured】Mainhouse: approx. 129.71sqm, Annex: approx. 25.83sqm (including unregistered area) | |
| Building Structure | Single Storey Wooden House |
| Building Date | Unspecifiable ※The earliest record in the house evaluation report is 1964. |
| Size | Meditation hall +Teahouse + 3 rooms + Annex + Garden |
| Adjoining Street | Street Width: 3.52～3.72m, Frontage: 2.63m, Direction: West (approx. number) |
| Public Utility | Electricity, Water Plumbing In/Out, City Gas |
| Land Use District | Category 1 Low-Rise Exclusive Residential District |
| Legal Restrictions | 10m / Height Control District, The minimum size of land area is regulated as 100sqm when divided, Piedmont Building Special Preservation and Improvement District Northen District, Distant View Preservation Zone, Outdoor Advertisement Category 2 Regulatory District, Residence Attraction Area, Housing Land Development Construction Regulated Area, Suburban Development Control Area |
| Handover | Immediately |
| Current Situation | Vacant |
| Building Coverage Ratio | 50% |
| Floor Area Ratio | 80% |
| Land Category | Residential Land |
| Geographical Features | Flatland |
| Land Tenure | Title |
| Notification According to National Land Utilization Law | Not Required |
| Elementary School | Omiya Elementary School (approx. 12 min. walk/800m) |
| Junior High School | Nishikamo Junior High School (approx. 28 min. walk/2.2km) |
| City Planning Act | Urbanization Promotion Area |
| Remarks | ※This property is unrebuildable. You cannot rebuild any architectural structure on this land when the existing one is demolished or collapsed. » Check here for more about rebuilding prohibited lands ※Renovation work is required due to it's aged deterioration. ※This property is not available for guesthouse and inn. ※The property will be handed over as is. ※This property is regulated by the escarpment regulations. |
| Transaction Terms | Hachise as a Seller (No agent commission required) |
| Sales Representative | Aya Kito |
| Information updated | Sept. 1, 2025 |
| Information will be updated | Sept. 13, 2025 |
A venue for tea ceremony, flower arranging, calligraphy, or Zen meditation. Designed as a multilingual cultural experience center, fostering not just tourism but deep understanding of Japanese traditions.