Historic villa in Kyoto sold last month

A Kyoto-based asset management and real estate company acquired a historic ryotei-style restaurant in the city’s Higashiyama district in July.

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Kyoto sells hotel development site near Nijo Castle

Kyoto City is selling a 3,000 sqm site on the northern side of Nijo Castle to real estate developer Open House Co., Ltd. The developer is planning to open a low-rise hotel in 2024.

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Kyoto City may relax building height limits

Kyoto City is considering relaxing its strict building height limits on a case-by-case basis. Some locals, however, are concerned that could ruin the character of the historic former capital.

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Hilton to bring LXR brand to Kyoto

On February 4, Hilton announced plans to open an LXR-branded luxury hotel in Kyoto. The resort will be located within the 28-acre Shozan Resort Kyoto on the site of a former bowling alley.

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Chongryon branch in Kyoto up for foreclosure

The Kyoto branch of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon), has been foreclosed on with public bidding to be held from February 13 ~ 20. 

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Nintendo to convert former Kyoto HQ into boutique hotel

The 90-year old former headquarters of Nintendo will be converted into a boutique hotel. The conversion project will see the historic building refurbished into a 20-room hotel with a restaurant, and guest gym and baths. 

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The difficulty in selling a house with 1,000+ owners

With over 1000 owners, some heirs to a traditional townhouse in Kyoto have found themselves unable to sell.

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