Unrenovated Machiya Facing Sanjo Shopping Street

Just a 7-minute walk from Subway Tozai Line Nijo-jo-mae Station and about 11 minutes from JR Nijo Station, this unrenovated Kyomachiya sits directly along the lively Sanjo Shopping Street.
Part of the interior has already been dismantled, making renovations necessary, but the property offers versatile potential - as a cafe, boutique shop, combined office and residence, or more. Create a unique space of your own in this historic shopping district.
※Partially dismantled interior. Renovation plans available. Renovation work can also be arranged upon request.

Kyomachiya facing Sanjo Shopping Street

Sanjo-Omiya Park (approx. 1 min. walk/10m)

Sweets Cafe KYOTO KEIZO (approx. 2 min. walk/150m)

Nijo Castle/Higashi-Ote Gate (approx. 10 min. walk/775m)

JR Sanin-line "Nijo Sta." (approx. 11 min. walk)

Area

Nijo Station serves as a connection hub for both the JR Sagano Line and the Subway Tozai Line, and the surrounding district is developing into a new sub-center of Kyoto.
In recent years, the area has seen increasing urban development, with facilities such as cinemas, fitness clubs, and supermarkets enhancing everyday convenience. At the same time, local attractions remain close at hand - the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle and the nostalgic Sanjokai Shopping Street preserve the charm of Kyoto’s traditional lifestyle.

Plan

The property features a long and narrow layout extending deep from the street frontage, a distinctive style often referred to as an “eel’s bed” (unagi-no-nedoko), characteristic of urban Kyomachiya. With its ample depth and space, it can easily accommodate dual functions.
For business use, you might design the front section as a cafe and the rear as a shop or office, while still retaining a residential area for yourself. If envisioned entirely as a home, the generous dimensions allow for creative design - whether incorporating a garden, crafting open and spacious rooms, or creating spaces dedicated to relaxation and leisure.

Part of the interior has been dismantled, with finishes and fixtures removed, allowing you to see the structural framework - the pillars, beams, and foundation.
※The building has aged and will require repairs before it can be used.

Photos

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