Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan and a major tourist destination. It is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, some of which are listed collectively by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Below are real estate properties for sale in Kyoto, such as Kyo-machiya and kominka houses.
Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
Kita Ward, Kyoto City
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City
Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City
Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City
Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Kita Ward, Kyoto City
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Below are the subsidies provided by Kyoto city for renovating kyo-machiya houses for different purposes. Click here to download The Guide to Renovating Kyoto Machiya and refer to p.25 to p.28 to see complete list of subsidies and requirements. (In Japanese only)
Requirement for each subsidy is different. Please contact us or Kyoto city directly if you want to confirm whether or not you are applicable for subsidies for a particular property. Please note that some subsidy may take up to 1 year before you are approved to start the renovation.
[Requirement] The Kyo-machiya needs be used for residential purpose (at least half of floor spae needs to be for residential purpose). None-machiya wooden houses may be applicable too. Click here for detail information.
| Usage of Subsidy | Subsidy Rate | Subsidized Limit |
|---|---|---|
| To imrpove Earthquake Resistance of the Kyo-machiya (Repair roof, pillar, stone foundations, etc) | 80% | 3,000,000 JPY |
| To improve Fire Prevention of the Kyo-machiya (Opening and wall) | 80% | 600,000 JPY |
| To improve Energy Saving of the Kyo-machiya (Insulation materials, double-glazed windows, etc) | 80% | 500,000 JPY |
[Requirement] The Kyo-machiya needs to contribute to the local community and help preserve the neighborhood streetscape. Click here to see detail.
| Usage of Subsidy | Subsidy Rate | Subsidized Limit |
|---|---|---|
| To renovate the exterior of the target Kyo-machiya | 66.6% | 5,000,000 JPY |
| To renovate the exterior of multiple Kyo-machiyas for preserving streetscape | 75% | 10,000,000 JPY |
[Requirement] The Kyo-machiya needs to locate in one of the Designated Areas for Kyo-machiya Preservation. Subsidy mainly used for exterior. Click here to see detail.
| Usage of Subsidy | Subsidy Rate | Subsidized Limit |
|---|---|---|
| To renovate a Kyo-machiya in one of the 12 Kyo-machiya Preservation Areas. | 50% | 1,000,000 JPY |
| To renovate a Kyo-machiya in one of the 3 Historical Streetscape Preservation Areas. | 66.6% | 6,000,000 JPY |
| To renovate a Kyo-machiya in one of the 8 Boundary Townscape Improvement Areas. | 66.6% | 6,000,000 JPY |
| To renovate a Kyo-machiya in one of the 4 Preservation District for Important Traditional Buildings. | 80% | 6,000,000 JPY |
The traditional Japanese houses listed on KORYOYA are all built before 1950 with the traditional construction method.
The traditional method is the result of more than a thousand years of past carpenters passing down their efforts and wisdoms. As no new houses can be built with the traditional construction method under current law, the high craftsmanship is in danger of becoming a dying art.
The purchasing flow and the types of services you may need depends on factors such as where you live, your ability to communicate in Japanese, and your intended use of the property.