Authentic Japanese Estate with Garage

Introduction

This estate comprises a traditional Japanese residence centered around a garden and a spacious two-story garage building. The main house showcases refined Japanese details, while the garage building offers flexible use for retail, a gallery, a studio, or storage on the first floor, with the second floor suitable as a study or reception room. Ideal for car enthusiasts or those seeking generous, versatile space.

The landscaped approach creates a tranquil atmosphere, while the spacious garden—viewed from the engawa—offers views of seasonal plants and greenery, ideal for enjoying nature at home.

Plan

Each room is generously sized, creating a relaxed and comfortable sense of space throughout the home. The interiors feel bright and open, and residents can unwind while enjoying views of the beautifully maintained garden.

The property faces a wide road and is well located at the foot of the mountains, allowing soothing natural views from the second floor. With a large number of rooms, the home comfortably accommodates family living as well as visiting guests. The property has the scale and ambiance of a private ryokan-style residence. Modern accessibility measures have been implemented, including largely step-free flooring, handrails at key points, and a powered lift on the exterior staircase.

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Area

The property enjoys convenient access to expressways, located approximately 2.9 km from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway and about 3.6 km from the Yamashina exit of the Kamogawa-Higashi Interchange on the Daini Keihan Road. This location allows easy travel to the Greater Tokyo area as well as Osaka and Kobe.

Public transportation is also available, with subway and bus routes providing smooth access to central Kyoto. From Nagitsuji Station on the Subway Tozai Line, it is approximately a 4-minute ride to Yamashina Station, one of the area’s major stations. From JR Yamashina Station, Kyoto Station can be reached in about 5 minutes, with convenient connections and direct services to both the Osaka and Shiga areas.

The neighborhood is also rich in history, surrounded by notable sites such as Bishamondo Temple, Daigoji Temple, the mausoleum of Emperor Tenji, and the former site of Yamashina Honganji. Despite this historical setting, the area offers a calm residential environment with supermarkets, restaurants, and other daily conveniences close at hand, making everyday shopping and dining easy and comfortable.