Heritage-listed merchant house in Kyoto up for sale

The heritage-listed Watanabe Residence in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, is listed for sale for 25,800,000 Yen (approx. 235,000 USD), leaving locals concerned about its fate. The 150-year old merchant house is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property.

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Kyoto Nijo Castle Machiya Project

Follow our journey below as we renovate a traditional machiya townhouse in Kyoto. The renovated machiya has since sold. Read more