Residence & Business Kyomachiya in Shimogamo

Approximately a 10-minute walk to Kitaoji Station on the Subway Karasuma Line.This property is located in a highly convenient area along the subway line, while also offering a rich natural environment with the Kamo River within walking distance. The World Heritage Site Shimogamo Shrine is about a 12-minute walk away, and the Kyoto Botanical Gardens can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot—both are among Kyoto’s most celebrated attractions.From the nearby Kitaoji Bus Terminal, there is also excellent access to famous destinations such as Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kamigamo Shrine.It is an area that truly embodies the essence of Kyoto, where you can enjoy seasonal scenery and historic landmarks simply by strolling through the neighborhood.

Kamogawa Riverside

Kamogawa River

Shimei Street

Shimogamo Shrine Approach

Kyoto Botanic Garden

AEON MALL Kitaoji

Grill Hasegawa

Area

The Shimogamo area, home to the World Heritage Site Shimogamo Shrine (Kamo Mioya Shrine), is a place rich in history and culture.
From Kitaoji Station, it takes about 9 minutes by subway to Shijo Station and about 13 minutes to Kyoto Station, offering excellent transportation convenience.
Connected directly to Kitaoji Station is Aeon Mall Kitaoji, and the surrounding area features bustling shopping streets. As an academic district with many students, it is also dotted with stylish cafes, boutiques, and bistros.
The property is located about a 5-minute walk from the Kamo River, which flows as the upper stream of the Kamogawa. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood just one block off Kitaoji Street, which runs east to west through northern Kyoto. Nearby, you will also find Kyoto Prefectural University, the Kyoto Botanical Gardens, the Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives (Kyoto Gaku・Rekisaikan), and the Kyoto Concert Hall—a concentration of cultural institutions that gives the area an academic and refined atmosphere.

Plan

Originally used as an izakaya, this Kyomachiya still retains a restaurant-oriented layout: the first floor features a kitchen and tatami dining rooms, and the second floor contains three Japanese-style rooms.Its exterior blends in with the surroundings in calm tones, preserving the authentic character of a traditional Kyomachiya. Located in a quiet residential area, the property offers great potential for renovation—for example, operating a cafe or restaurant on the first floor and using the second floor as a private residence—making it an ideal option for both residential and business use.

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