Tsuboniwa Machiya Inn on Senbon Street

A Charming Kyomachiya Inn North of Nijo Castle,
Where History and Convenience Meet
This property is located in just north of Nijo Castle, slightly north of the Senbon-Marutamachi intersection.
It sits along Senbon Street, which once formed part of Suzaku Oji—the grand central avenue of the ancient Heian-kyo capital. The area is home to the historic Senbon Shopping Street, where a variety of local shops and eateries line the road, offering both cultural charm and everyday convenience.
Currently operated as a lodging facility, the property is ideal for continued use as an inn. It also presents an excellent opportunity for a second home or as an income-generating investment. Whether for residential or commercial purposes, it offers flexible potential to suit various needs.
PLAN
Though compact, the house has a refined Kyoto-style exterior and includes a tsuboniwa and an alcove, adding a sense of elegance.
Fully furnished, the property is ready for immediate use as a hospitality business.
※Furniture and appliances shown in photos are negotiable.
※New owner needs to re-apply inn business licenses in their name or acquire business succession before continuing the operation as a lodging facility.

AREA
The nearest stations are Nijo Station on the Kyoto City Subway Tozai-line (approx. 12 minutes on foot) and JR Nijo Station (approx. 15 minutes on foot). With easy access to central Kyoto and other popular destinations such as Arashiyama, Karasuma Oike, and Higashiyama, the location is perfect for tourism, daily life, and commuting alike.
The neighborhood offers excellent livability, with supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, banks, and schools.

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DETAILS
Property Price | 68,000,000 JPY (Approx. USD *1JPY= USD) |
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Type & Conditions | Old House (Kyomachiya) |
Location | 415-7 Tanakacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto |
Transportation | Approx. 12 min. walk from Subway Tozai-line Exit1 of "Nijo Sta." |
Approx. 15 min. walk from East Exit of JR Sanin-line "Nijo Sta." | |
Approx. 2 min. walk from Kyoto City Bus "Senbon Demizu Stop" | |
Land Area | 【Registered】45.58sqm |
Private Street Area Included | N/A |
Floor Area | 【Registered】1F:30.33sqm, 2F:20.94sqm, Total:51.27sqm, With unregistered area |
【Subsidiary Building】Toilet/Single Storey Wooden House/2.03sqm | |
Building Structure | Two Storey Wooden House |
Building Date | Unspecifiable (The earliest record in the closed registry is 1905) |
Legal Restrictions | 20m / Category 4 Height Control District, Fire Preventive District, Urban Type Aesthetic Formation District(Trunkline Zone), Distant View Preservation Zone, Outdoor Advertisement Roadside Category 4 Regulatory District, Residence Attraction Area, Established Urban Area, Housing Land Development Construction Regulated Area |
Size | 3rooms + Kitchen + Garden |
Adjoining Street | Street Width : 16m(public road), Frontage: 4.31m, Direction: West (approx. number) |
Public Utility | Electricity, Water Plumbing In/Out, City Gas |
Land Use District | Commercial District |
Handover | TBD |
Current Situation | In operation as an Inn |
Building Coverage Ratio | 80% |
Floor Area Ratio | 400% |
Land Category | Residential Land |
Land Tenure | Title |
Geographical Features | Flatland |
City Planning Act | Urbanization Promotion Area |
Notification According to National Land Utilization Law | Not Required |
Elementary School | Nijojokita Elementary School (approx. 5 min. walk/340m) |
Junior High School | Nijo Junior High School (approx. 10 min. walk/800m) |
Remarks | ※Furniture and appliances shown in photos are negotiable. |
※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. | |
Transaction Terms | Hachise as a Broker |
Sales Representative | Boa Zhang |
Information updated | May 19, 2025 |
Information will be updated | June 2, 2025 |