A Serene Estate with a Kura and Garden in Iwakura
15 Minutes from Iwakura Station — An Estate with a Kura and Garden
Located in the calm Iwakura area at the foot of Mt. Hiei, it combines rich greenery with convenient access to central Kyoto. The neighborhood is known as a quiet residential district, while also being home to many temples and shrines that reflect its deep history.
Comfortable as a primary residence, the property also suits a variety of uses, including a second home or an investment opportunity.
PLAN
This residence offers a spacious layout of two rooms plus a living-dining-kitchen, four additional storerooms, a kura (traditional storehouse), and a garden,allowing you to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while staying close to nature throughout the seasons.With a total floor area of approximately 190 square meters, the LDK is generously sized and filled with an open, airy atmosphere.
A dedicated storage room is located near the kitchen, providing excellent everyday functionality. Beyond the large windows, a terrace and beautifully maintained garden extend outward, bringing abundant sunlight into the living room and creating a bright, open feel even indoors.
With plenty of rooms throughout the home, the property is well suited for family living or accommodating guests, offering flexibility for a wide range of lifestyles.
AREA
The Iwakura area offers a well-balanced living environment, with a variety of supermarkets and local clinics—including internal medicine and dental offices—conveniently located nearby. Away from the crowds of major tourist destinations, the neighborhood retains a calm and distinctly Kyoto atmosphere.
In terms of access, both the Eizan Railway and the subway are available. From Kokusaikaikan Station on the Karasuma Line, Kyoto Station is reachable in about 20 minutes, while Shijo Station and Hankyu Karasuma Station are around 16 minutes away, providing smooth access to key areas across the city.
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DETAILS
| Property Price | 398,000,000 JPY (Approx. USD *1JPY= USD) |
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| Type & Conditions | Old House |
| Location | 73-3, 76-1, 78, 69-2, 76-2, 41-1 Iwakura Chuzaijicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto |
| Transportation | Approx. 15 min. walk from Eizan Electric Railway "Iwakura Sta." |
| Approx. 25 min. walk from Exit 2 of Subway Karasuma-line "Kokusaikaikan Sta." | |
| Approx. 2 min. walk from Kyoto Bus "Chuzaiji Stop" | |
| Land Area／Land Category | 【Registered】41-1: 3415 sqm Forest land, 69-2: 19.10 sqm Residential land, 73-3: 7.08 sqm Residential land, 76-1: 193.23 sqm Residential land, 76-2: 203 sqm Miscellaneous land, 78: 689.25 sqm／Residential Land |
| Private Street Area Included | N/A |
| Floor Area／Building Structure | Building 1【Registered】1F：165.32 sqm, Single Storey Wooden House 【Subsidiary Building】Storage shed（Single Storey Wooden House）15.21 sqm／Storage shed（Single Storey Wooden House）30.17 sqm／Storage shed and apartment building（Two Storey Wooden House）1F：66.44 sqm・2F：53.43 sqm *With unregistered area |
| Building 2【Registered】1F：99.05 sqm, 2F：91.9 sqm, Total：190.95 sqm(Two Storey Wooden House) | |
| Adjoining Street | Street Width(private road) : 4.34m, Frontage: 1.00m, Direction: West (approx. number) |
| Building Date | 【Building 1】Unspecifiable 【Building 2】December, 1970 |
| Legal Restrictions | The minimum size of land area is regulated as 100sqm when divided., 10m / Height Control District, Scenic District Category 3, Distant View Preservation Zone, Outdoor Advertisement Category 2 Regulatory District, Residence Attraction Area, Suburban Development Control Area, Housing Land Development Construction Regulated Area |
| Size | 2 rooms + Living-Dining-Kitchen ＋ 4 Storerooms ＋ Storehouse ＋ Garden |
| Public Utility | Electricity, Water Plumbing In/Out, City Gas |
| Land Use District | Category 1 Low-Rise Exclusive Residential District |
| Handover | Immediately |
| Current Situation | In Residence |
| Building Coverage Ratio | 40％ |
| Floor Area Ratio | 60％ |
| Land Tenure | Title |
| Geographical Features | Flatland, Sloping land(Forest land) |
| City Planning Act | Urbanization Promotion Area |
| Notification According to National Land Utilization Law | Required |
| Elementary School | Meitoku Elementary School (approx. 9 min. walk/700m) |
| Junior High School | Rakuhoku Junior High School (approx. 17 min. walk/1300m) |
| Remarks | ※This property is unrebuildable. You cannot rebuild any architectural structure on this land when the existing one is demolished or collapsed. » Check here for more about rebuilding prohibited lands |
| ※This property is regulated by the escarpment regulations | |
| ※Furniture is not included in the property price. | |
| ※Prior reservation is required 2 days before the viewing as the property is currently in residence. | |
| ※The property will be handed over as is. | |
| ※The seller plans to install a pool. | |
| ※Fully renovated by the seller in December 2025. Renovation works done：Renewed water plumbing facilities (bathroom, kitchen, toilet, basin, etc.), Renewed ceiling and wall paper, Gardening, etc. |
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| Transaction Terms | Hachise as a Broker (Agent commission required when concluding contract) |
| Sales Representative | Boa Zhang |
| Information updated | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Information will be updated | Feb 16, 2026 |
