A Charming Machiya in the Heart of Okazaki, Kyoto

This is a small townhouse (kyomachiya) located at the end of a quiet alley in the prestigious Heian Jingu and Okazaki area of Kyoto. The property was built in 1913 (Taisho 2) and is situated behind the Hosomi Museum. The home features a thoughtful design that maximizes its limited space, including an atrium (吹き抜け) that draws light from the second floor throughout the house. The interior includes a window-side inner engawa (内縁側) and a balcony with views of the roof tiles. A bridge spanning the atrium on the second floor can serve as a refreshing reading spot when the balcony window is open. The property is a 2DK layout with a wooden structure and a tile roof. It has access to electricity, city water and sewer, and city gas. The land area is 37.8 sqm, with a registered building area of 33.05 sqm (first floor: 19.83 sqm, second floor: 13.22 sqm) and an actual surveyed area of approximately 47.15 sqm. There is a private road burden of 10.28 sqm. The property is currently vacant. Please note that because it does not face a road recognized under the Building Standards Act, rebuilding is not possible. A kyomachiya profile has been obtained. The property is located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, and is about an 11-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line, a 15-minute walk from Jingu-Marutamachi Station on the Keihan Line, and about a 4-minute walk from the Okazaki Park/Rohm Theatre Kyoto bus stop. The surrounding Okazaki area is filled with charming cafes and restaurants, and the nearby Heian Jingu Shrine, Lake Biwa Canal, and Okazaki Park offer beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities.