Machiya Inn 6 min. from Heian Shrine

A Traditional Kyomachiya Inn Close to Higashioji Street
Just a 9-Minute Walk from Keihan Jingu-Marutamachi Station
This Kyoto townhouse is located in one of the city’s most culturally vibrant districts—home to institutions like the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art; and the Kyoto City Zoo.
The area also boasts prominent religious landmarks such as Heian Shrine, Eikando Temple, and Nanzenji Temple. Combined with a lively streetscape of cafés, restaurants, and shops, it offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and everyday charm.
Currently operated as a lodging facility, the property is well-suited for continued use as an inn, or could be converted into a second home or income property. It offers flexibility for a variety of purposes, including residential use.
PLAN
The house features a charming Kyoto-style exterior and a refined interior with elements such as a Tokonoma alcove and a private courtyard garden. Though compact, it delivers a sense of luxury and atmosphere that is quintessentially Kyoto.
This well-preserved Kyomachiya harmonizes beautifully with the historic streetscape, offering a quiet, thoughtful living environment steeped in heritage.
※Furnishings are not included in the property price.
※To continue lodging operations, the new owner must reapply for a inn business license under their name or go through a business succession process.

AREA
Located in the Sakyo Ward near Heian Shrine, this area is steeped in Kyoto’s cultural and historical legacy. It is also a popular walking route for locals and tourists alike.
In spring, cherry blossoms line the nearby canal path leading to Heian Shrine, providing an enchanting seasonal stroll. The Okazaki district, filled with art museums and Western-style buildings from the Meiji era, has been central to Kyoto’s modernization and remains a hub of creative activity today.
Weekend events at various venues bring in many visitors, while the area also offers quiet pleasures - like picking up your favorite cake from a local shop for a relaxing moment of indulgence.
With a blend of old and new, Japanese and Western, the streets of Okazaki captivate with their charm and unique character - just a short distance from the city center, yet with a spirit all their own.

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DETAILS
Property Price | 105,000,000 JPY (Approx. USD *1JPY= USD) |
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Type & Conditions | Old House (Kyomachiya) |
Location | 27-11 Okazaki-Tokuseicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto |
Transportations | approx. 9 min. walk from Keihan Railway Oto-line "Jingu-Marutamachi Sta." Exit 4 |
approx. 13 min. walk from Subway Tozai-line "Higashiyama Sta." Exit 2 | |
Land Area | 【Registered】55.00sqm |
Private Street Area Included | N/A |
Floor Area | 【Registered】1F: 36.81sqm, 2F: 28.34sqm, Total: 65.15sqm |
Adjoining Street | Street width: 2m (public street), Frontage: 4.35m, Direction: North (approx. number) |
Building Structure | Two Storey Wooden House |
Building Date | Unspecifiable |
Legal Restrictions | 15m / Category 4 Height Control District, Quasi-Fire Prevent District, Roadside Type Aesthetic Formation District Trunkline Zone, Close View Preservation Zone, Prior Consultation Zone, Distant View Preservation Zone, Outdoor Advertisement Roadside Type Category 2 Regulatory District, Urban Function Attraction Area, Residence Attraction Area, Established Urban Area, Housing Land Development Construction Regulated Area |
Size | 3 Rooms + Dining-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 | 240% (300%) |
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 | Kinrin Elementary School (approx. 8 min. walk/570m) |
Junior High School | Okazaki Junior High School (approx. 14 min. walk/1080m) |
Transaction Terms | Hachise as a Broker |
Remarks | ※Setback approx. 4.35sqm |
※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 Feb 2016. Renovation works done: Renewed all water plumbing products (kitchen, basin, bathroom, toilet), Renewed coverings of all rooms' walls and ceilings, Renewed Tatami pads, Gardening, etc. |
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Sales Representative | Boa Zhang |
Information updated | July 14, 2025 |
Information will be updated | July 19, 2025 |