Machiya Inn with Tsuboniwa facing Nishinotoin St.

A 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station
—A traditional Kyomachiya offering refined design and texture
A traditional Kyomachiya with a Kyoto-style facade that evokes a true sense of place, beautifully adorned with timeless features such as a tsuboniwa garden and an alcove (tokonoma).
This property blends harmoniously into the surrounding historic streetscape, while the interior has been renovated into a warm and modern living space.
The tsuboniwa lets you enjoy the beauty of the seasons in a peaceful setting, ideal for unwinding and relaxing.
Currently operated as an inn, the property can continue to be used as lodging facility. It is also ideal as a second house or an income-generating property.
※New owner needs to reapply inn business licenses in their name or acquire business succession before continuing the operation as a lodging facility.
PLAN
While preserving the charm of a classic Kyomachiya, the property offers a refined and modern setting where guests can enjoy a luxurious stay. It is currently ready to be used as an income-generating property.
AREA
Located just an 8-minute walk from Gojo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line, the property offers excellent access to central Kyoto.
Two of Kyoto's most iconic historical landmarks—Nishi Honganji and Higashi Honganji Temples, both originally built in the Momoyama period—are located within walking distance.
Shosei-en, a famous garden adjacent to Higashi Honganji, has maintained its serene atmosphere and traditional beauty for over a hundred years, and is so picturesque that it is frequently used as a filming location for period dramas.
To the south lies JR Kyoto Station, and the surrounding area is dotted with shopping arcades, cafes, and restaurants, providing a convenient environment for daily life.

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DETAILS
Property Price | 172,000,000 JPY (Approx. USD *1JPY= USD) |
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Type & Conditions | Old House (Kyomachiya) |
Location | 465-9 Nishinotoincho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto |
Transportation | Approx. 8 min. walk from Exit 8 of Subway Karasuma-line "Gojo Sta." |
Approx. 12 min. walk from Exit 2 of Subway Karasuma-line "Kyoto Sta." | |
Approx. 13 min. walk from Central Exit of Japan Railway "Kyoto Sta." | |
Land Area | 【Registered】85.91sqm |
【Actual/Tape measured】77.96sqm(approx. number) | |
Private Road Area Included | 7.65sqm (approx. number) |
Floor Area | 【Registered】1F:54.54sqm, 2F:38.01sqm, Total:92.55sqm |
Adjoining Street | Street Width(public road) : 9.4m, Frontage: 5.11m, Direction: West (approx. number) |
Building Structure | Two Storey Wooden House |
Building Date | Unspecifiable (The earliest record in the house evaluation report is 1946) |
Legal Restrictions | 15m / Category 3 Height Control District, Quasi-Fire Prevent District, Aesthetic District of Historical Heritage around Honganji Temple and Toji Temple, Close View Preservation Zone, Prior Consultation Zone, Distant View Preservation Zone, Outdoor Advertisement Historical Heritage Category 2 Regulatory District, Urban Function Attraction Area, Residence Attraction Area, Designated Area based on the Kyomachiya Ordinance, Established Urban 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 | 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 | Shimogyo Shousei Elementary School (approx. 13 min. walk/1,000m) |
Junior High School | Shimogyo Junior High School (approx. 7 min. walk/560m) |
Remarks | ※Fully Renovation by seller in Oct 2024. Renovation works done: Renewed all water plumbing products (kitchen, basin, bathroom, toilet), Repaired exterior walls, Renewed exterior and interior fittings, Interior refurbishment, Replaced flooring materials, Installation of floor heating system, etc. |
※Furniture and appliances are included in the property price. | |
※The inn business licenses are registered under the operating company. | |
The property will be handed over as is. | |
※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. | |
Transaction Terms | Hachise as a Broker (Agent commission required when concluding contract) |
Sales Representative | Boa Zhang |
Information updated | Aug. 18, 2025 |
Information will be updated | Aug. 30, 2025 |