Mt. Yoshida Renovated Machiya with Irori Fireplace

Panoramic Views from Mt. Yoshida’s Southern Hillside
Nature and Tranquility in the Yoshida Area

Nestled within the greenery of Mt. Yoshida - one of the Higashiyama’s 36 peaks - this property enjoys a serene setting with Mt. Hiei rising beyond. The neighborhood is enriched by the academic atmosphere of nearby Kyoto University, with its student town filled with secondhand bookstores and cozy, affordable eateries.
The highlight is the breathtaking view of Kyoto city unfolding from this hillside vantage point.

Gozan Okuribi - Boat Bonfire

Gozan Okuribi - Daimonji Bonfire

Kyoto Tower

Sunset view

PLAN

This two-storey Kyomachiya with basement was fully renovated in 2024. The 1st floor features a deep, spacious 10 mats living-dining area, with the convenience of a parking space directly in front of the entrance. The semi-basement level opens through its windows onto the garden and terrace, allowing light and air to flow through despite being partially underground. On the 2nd floor, a traditional Irori fireplace has been installed, and from the western windows, sweeping views of Kyoto city can be enjoyed.
With its panoramic outlook, the playful charm of the Irori, and a sense of retreat from the bustling downtown, this property offers an extraordinary living experience - an ideal second base in Kyoto.

AREA

The surroundings are rich in culture, with Kyoto University, the Mirei Shigemori Garden Museum, Hosomi Museum, and Kyocera Museum of Art nearby. To the east of Mt. Yoshida lies Kaguraoka, a hillside lined with early 20th-century residences along stone-paved lanes, an exceptional historical townscape.
The area is also famed for the Daimonji Bonfire of the “Gozan Okuribi”, and within easy reach are cultural landmarks such as Heian Shrine, Nanzenji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion), and Shimogamo Shrine.

Kyoto University

Japan’s leading academic institution, known worldwide for Nobel Prize-winning research and global scholars.

Takenaka Inari Shrine

A sub-shrine of Yoshida Shrine, famous for its striking red Torii gates path and seasonal cherry blossoms, as well as hidden autumn foliage.

Mt. Yoshida

A modest 100-meter peak with gentle hiking trails and views of Daimonji-yama.

Yoshida Shrine

Celebrated for its Setsubun Festival. Unique features include the Confectionery God Shrine (Kaso Jinja) and the octagonal Daigengu hall enshrining deities from all over Japan.

Cafe Moan

A charming Taisho-era teahouse-turned-cafe hidden at the summit of Mt. Yoshida, offering panoramic city views.

Kaguraoka Historic Residences

A cluster of modern Japanese-style homes built in the late Taisho to early Showa period, many now designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties or Important Landscape Structures.

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