Compact and Affordable Apartment in Yamashina, Kyoto
This rental apartment, located in the quiet Yamashina ward of Kyoto City, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is a 2K layout with a total private area of 28 sqm (approximately 8.47 tsubo), featuring a Japanese-style room of 4.5 tatami mats and another of 6 tatami mats. The unit is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in October 1976. The monthly rent is a very affordable 26,000 yen, with an additional monthly common-area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin).
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, allowance for a gas stove, storage space, air conditioning, a washing machine placement area, lighting fixtures, and city gas. Special notes from the agent specify that upon moving out, cleaning costs will range from 25,300 yen and key replacement costs will start from 13,200 yen. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. It is welcoming to foreign residents and those on welfare or public assistance, and allows for two-person occupancy. The south-facing parking lot ensures good sunlight, ventilation, and views. A parking space is available for an additional 6,000 yen per month. The rental contract is for a standard 2-year term with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. Tenant liability insurance is required (approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years), as is joining a rental guarantee program (16,000 yen).
The Yamashina area provides a more residential atmosphere compared to central Kyoto, while remaining well-connected. An interesting local fact is that Yamashina is home to the historic Daigo-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its beautiful five-story pagoda and extensive grounds. The closest major tourist attraction from this location is the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, which is easily accessible via the nearby Keihan train line.
