I came across this stunning house in Kyoto Prefecture, and it instantly became one of my favorites, it’s genuinely extraordinary. More than just a home, it’s a piece of local history that once powered the town’s textile industry. With 356㎡ of residential space, a 383㎡ workshop, and a vast 1,274㎡ plot, the potential here is remarkable.
The main residence, built in 1984, is a beautifully preserved wooden Japanese home reinforced for earthquakes in 2007. Its spacious 10DK layout blends tatami rooms, Western-style rooms, and a bright central dining kitchen, offering the openness of a true traditional estate.
To the south lies a serene dry landscape garden, the kind of peaceful corner that feels straight out of an old Kyoto postcard 🌿.
The property also offers multiple parking spaces, with water and sewer already connected. Beside the home stands the original 1971 steel-frame workshop, expanded twice during its active years creating mon crest designs. Though unused for years, its tall ceilings and wide open floor make it ideal for a guesthouse, art studio, café, or boutique inn. The possibilities are immense 🤍.
The exact address, the original listing, the full cost breakdown. Know the neighbourhood in ten seconds: every amenity mapped, every distance measured. Plus +20 new houses every week, hand-picked and translated, and exclusive access to our buying assistance and renovation service.
The weekly newsletter brings together all the Japanese houses featured on my social media into one easy-to-use map, including exact locations, original listings, fully translated details, photos, and over +20 additional hand-selected properties EVERY week, along with a complete buying guide, market insights, practical tools, and total cost estimates with all taxes and fees included.
The Newsletter also provides access to a dedicated contact form connecting you with a trusted bilingual partner agency in Tokyo, offering full support to foreign buyers across Japan, including virtual or in-person property visits, complete paperwork and legal procedures, negotiations, and purchase assistance, as well as access to exclusive off-market listings not available to the public.
Once the house is yours, our trusted renovation partner takes over: kominka restorations, structural repairs, interior remodelling and complete makeovers, handled by an experienced team that guides you through every step. Whether you are restoring a countryside home or modernising a recent purchase, you receive a clear quote and a single point of contact in English.
