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Weekly Featured Property: 3LDK Refresh in Kyoto’s Sake District

Loft Storage, Sunny Balconies & Parking Included

PRICE DROP! ¥18,900,000 / $125,000 USD as of Oct 2025!

Bright 2-story home with 3 bedrooms and a spacious LDK

Recently renovated with fresh interiors and modern fixtures

Loft storage and two balconies for added convenience

Parking for one vehicle, rare in central Kyoto

¥19.8M / ~$134,000 USD as of Sept 2025

Freshly updated and ready to move in, this 3LDK home in Kyoto’s historic Fushimi Ward offers modern comfort in one of Japan’s most storied cultural regions. With renovations completed in March 2025 including flooring, walls, kitchen, bath, and utilities, the property combines a practical layout with the everyday ease of contemporary upgrades.

At ¥18.9M (around $125,000 USD), it’s a well-positioned entry into Kyoto homeownership, blending residential calm with proximity to rail and urban access.

✨ What Makes This One So Special?

• 🛋️ Renovated & Move-In Ready

  Every room was refreshed this year with new floors, wall coverings, fixtures, and appliances. Updates include a new gas stove, bathroom vanity, toilet with washlet, water heater, and monitor intercom system. All rooms have been cleaned and refinished, giving the house the feel of a modern new build without the wait.

• 📦 Smart Layout with Loft Storage

  The 3LDK floor plan features three bedrooms plus a 16-tatami LDK. Two upper-floor balconies bring in light and air, while the loft storage adds flexible space for seasonal goods or hobbies.

• 🚗 Parking & Access

  The property includes parking for one vehicle and sits on a 6-meter public road with 6.5m frontage: an important asset in Kyoto’s denser neighborhoods.

• ☀️ Natural Light & Livability

  With open eastern exposure and a wide front road, the home feels airy and bright. Renovated interiors ensure that daily life here is both comfortable and low-maintenance.

📍 Living in Fushimi, Kyoto

Fushimi Ward lies in southern Kyoto, a district known for its rivers, fertile farmland, and above all its water, long celebrated for quality brewing. Today, Fushimi remains one of Japan’s premier sake-producing areas, with names like Gekkeikan and Kizakura known worldwide.

The property is a 20-minute walk from Nishimuko Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line), connecting you to central Kyoto and Osaka. Everyday essentials are within easy reach: supermarkets, convenience stores, schools, and banks are all within a 15–20 minute walk.

👋 Welcome to Fushimi

Life here blends historic atmosphere with urban convenience. Fushimi was once a castle town and post town, later a hub of river trade, and it still carries echoes of that history in its streetscapes, temples, and shrines. The famous Fushimi Inari Taisha with its thousand vermilion torii gates is the ward’s most iconic site, while nearby Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage site, offers seasonal beauty and centuries of cultural heritage.

Fushimi is one of Kyoto’s richest cultural landscapes, where heritage, nature, and everyday life intertwine. Between riverside strolls, bustling shopping arcades, and direct train access to both Kyoto Station and Osaka, the area supports a balanced lifestyle for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

🗺️ Quick Property Snapshot

• 🏠 2-story wooden 3LDK home

• 📐 81.17sqm (873 sqft) building / 69.77sqm (750 sqft) land

• 📅 Built May 2004 (21 years old)

• 🛋️ Loft storage + two balconies

• 🛁 Renovated bath w/ new vanity & reheating

• 🚽 Toilet w/ washlet (renovated 2025)

• 🍳 Updated kitchen w/ new gas stove & refreshed cabinetry

• 🔑 Renovations completed March 2025 (flooring, walls, fixtures, utilities)

• 🚗 Parking for one vehicle

• 🚉 20-min walk to Nishimuko Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line)

• 💴 ¥18.9M / ~$125,000 USD (as of Oct 2025)

🔍 Why This One’s Worth a Look

A fully renovated 3LDK home under ¥20M in Kyoto is a rare find, especially with loft storage, multiple balconies, and parking. For anyone seeking a move-in ready property that blends everyday practicality with cultural depth, this home in Fushimi stands out.

🌿 Make Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward Your Base

From sake breweries and temple gardens to direct rail access and everyday convenience, Fushimi offers a uniquely Kyoto lifestyle at a reachable price point. This renovated home is ready to welcome new owners who want to experience one of Japan’s most historic yet livable districts.

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