$68,353
¥10.8M · ¥182,556/m²
Traditional Kyoto Machiya in Murasakino
For sale · checked today · price cut ¥1.2M on Sep 30, 2026
- Kita Ward, Kyoto京都府京都市北区紫野中柏野町
- 6K · 59.2 m² (637 sq ft)
- 57.1 m² of land (17.3 tsubo)
- Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1953
- 乾隆校前停 bus stop: 8 min walk
Ownership check
Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.
- FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
- Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
- Setback requiredPart of the plot must be given to the road if you rebuild. Ask how much.
- Quasi-Industrial zoneInside the town plan.
- Built 1953, before the 1981 earthquake codeOlder quake standard. Budget for a structural check and possible retrofit.
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Life around the house
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- Earthquake14% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)High
- VolcanoOntake is 185 km awayFar
- TyphoonsModerate for this prefectureModerate
- SnowLight snowfall in winterLight
- PopulationKita Ward: -15% by 2050 (IPSS)Declining
- Airbnb / minpakuShort-term letting is allowed in this zone. Registration is still required.Allowed
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This traditional Kyoto machiya in Murasakino is perfect for those seeking an authentic Japanese living experience. With a serene atmosphere and proximity to local amenities, it is ideal as a second home or rental property.
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