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House & Townhouse in Miyagawasuji
Miyagawasuji Residence - A Rare 9-Bedroom Kyoto Kamo Riverside Estate
JPY
1,980,000,000
USD
12,360,000
- 9.5 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
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Floor Area (Registered):
- 525.74 sqm
- 5,659.01 sqft
- 159.04 tsubo
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Land Area:
- 172.74 sqm
- 1,859.36 sqft
- 52.25 tsubo
Overview
Experience timeless Kyoto at this prestigious address in Miyagawacho. Featuring a rooftop lounge with 180-degree panoramic views of the Kamo River, this 4-story steel-framed structure offers grand scale and versatility. A rare blend of historic charm and modern potential in the heart of the ancient capital.
Discover a unique investment opportunity with Miyagawa Tsuji S Residence, a prestigious 4-story steel-framed property located in the heart of Higashiyama, Kyoto. Situated just a 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, this versatile 9-bedroom (9LDK) estate is positioned in Miyagawacho, one of Kyoto's five historic entertainment districts.
Currently configured with the 1st and 2nd floors operating as a restaurant and gallery space, and the 3rd and 4th floors as private residential quarters, the property demonstrates exceptional flexibility — equally suited to continued mixed-use operation, full residential conversion, or boutique hospitality concepts. The thoughtful layout spans 9 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 7 WCs across all four floors, accommodating both high-volume commercial activity and comfortable private living.
While searching for luxury Tokyo apartments for sale, discerning buyers will find incomparable value here, featuring a rooftop lounge with a 180-degree panoramic view of the Kamo River. The first floor offers enduring potential for food and beverage use, previously operating as a long-standing tempura shop. With the upcoming opening of the Capella Hotel nearby in 2026, this property stands as a prime piece of Kyoto real estate. Experience the magical atmosphere of riverside living in Japan's ancient capital.
Property details
- Year Built 2004
- Water Supply at Street Yes
- Sewer Service at Street Yes
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Elevator
- Metropolitan / Urban
Surroundings
- Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line) — 3-minute walk
- Kyoto-Shijo Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line) — 5-minute walk
- Kyoto Station (JR, Shinkansen, subway) — approx. 15 minutes by train
- Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line) — 6-minute walk
- Bus stops on Shijo-dori — multiple city bus routes connecting to major temples, shrines, and tourist districts citywide
- Kansai International Airport (KIX) — approx. 75 minutes via Haruka Express or Keihan/Hankyu combination
- Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) — approx. 60 minutes by limousine bus via Kyoto Station
- Miyagawacho Kaburenjo Theatre — approx. 50 m
- Minamiza Kabuki Theatre — approx. 350 m
- Kennin-ji Temple (oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, est. 1202) — approx. 400 m
- Yasaka Shrine — approx. 600 m
- Maruyama Park — approx. 700 m
- Hanamikoji Street (Gion's iconic preserved machiya streetscape) — approx. 500 m
- Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka (historic stone-paved lanes) — approx. 1.2 km
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) — approx. 1.8 km
- Kyoto National Museum — approx. 1.0 km
- Air Conditioning
- Elevator
- Metropolitan / Urban
- Year Built 2004
- Water Supply at Street Yes
- Sewer Service at Street Yes
Surroundings
Miyagawasuji 4-chome 301-1 , Higashiyama , Kyoto 605-0801
One of Kyoto's most storied districts, Miyagawacho is a preserved hanamachi (geisha quarter) flanked by the Kamo River to the west and the traditional machiya streetscapes of Gion to the east. Steps from Gion-Shijo Station and within easy reach of Kennin-ji Temple and Pontocho, the area draws a discerning mix of cultural travellers, fine dining patrons, and those seeking an authentic slice of old Kyoto.
