Compact and Convenient Apartment in Kyoto's Prestigious Left Bank
This compact one-room apartment offers an affordable entry point into the desirable Sakyo Ward of Kyoto. Located along the Shirakawa Sosui (canal) street and within walking distance of the prestigious Kyoto University, the property is situated in a quiet, academic neighborhood. The apartment itself is on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in December 1976. It features a separate bathroom and toilet, a practical layout for the limited space of 13.65 square meters (approximately 4.12 tsubo).
According to the agent's notes, the apartment comes equipped with lighting fixtures, an air conditioner, a gas stove, and a laundry pole, which are treated as fixtures left by the previous occupant. The washing machine placement area is located outside under the staircase. Bicycle parking is available. Important restrictions include no cohabitation (two-person occupancy is not permitted) and no pets. For all other details, prospective tenants are advised to contact the managing agent directly.
The monthly rent is 27,000 yen with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Initial costs include a house cleaning fee of 19,800 yen upon contract signing. Tenants are required to join a rental guarantee program, with options from providers like SBI Japan Short-Term or GTN for international students, and pay a monthly trouble support fee of 1,100 yen. The lease contract period is two years.
The surrounding area of Kitashirakawa is rich with history and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Shirakawa Canal (白川疎水), built in the Meiji period, was part of a major engineering project to generate electricity and support local industry, and its cherry tree-lined paths are a beautiful sight in spring. The closest major landmark is the famous Ginkaku-ji Temple (the Silver Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site and masterpiece of Japanese garden design, located just a short distance away.
