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$36,389

¥5.8M · ¥148,832/m²

Traditional 3K Detached House in Rishochō, Kyoto

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 16, 2026

  • Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto京都府京都市上京区利生町下長者町通六軒町西入
  • 3K · 39 m² (419 sq ft)
  • 39.2 m² of land (11.9 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories (post-and-beam construction) · Built 1920
  • JR Nijo Station: 17 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Rebuild rules not statedAsk whether the plot has the road frontage to rebuild.
  • Quasi-Industrial zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1920, before the 1981 earthquake codeOlder quake standard. Budget for a structural check and possible retrofit.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$1,615 – $2,070¥257,400 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$364 – $1,092¥58,000 – ¥174,000
Registration + scrivener$715 – $1,700¥114,000 – ¥271,000
Total to buy$39,083 – $41,251¥6,229,400 – ¥6,575,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$153 – $371¥24,360 – ¥59,160
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$314 – $941¥50,000 – ¥150,000

Estimates from the asking price. Taxes are set on the assessed value, which is usually lower.

Life around the house

7-Eleven350 m
Supermarket280 m
Hospital450 m
Kitano-Hakubaichō Station1.0 km

At this address

  • Earthquake14% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 185 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationKamigyo Ward: -15% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • Airbnb / minpakuShort-term letting is allowed in this zone. Registration is still required.
    Allowed
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Full listing details

This traditional 3K detached house in Rishochō, Kyoto, is a beautiful example of a Kyomachiya, built in 1920. Located just 17 minutes from Nijo Station, the property features a well-maintained layout with a Japanese-style room and is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood. Enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities and a flat landscape.

2 train lines accessibleSupermarket within 10 minutesClose to city centerGood sunlight exposureFlat terrainQuiet residential areaElementary school within 10 minutes
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