Ishikawa Prefecture
Kanazawa city, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, boasts numerous Edo period former geisha houses in the Higashi Geisha District, across the Asano river (with its old stone bridge) out from central Kanazawa. The city is also famous for tea with gold flakes, which is considered by the Japanese people to be good for health and vitality.
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
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Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
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Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
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Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
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Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
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Below are the subsidies provided by Kanazawa city for renovating old machiya or kominka properties in designated areas of the city. Click here to visit Kanazawa city's homepage to see complete list of subsidies and requirements.
Requirement for each subsidy is different. Please contact us or Kanazawa city directly if you want to confirm whether or not you are applicable for subsidies for a particular property.
[Requirement] The property needs to be built before 1950 and in the designated areas of Kanazawa city. Click here to see the desginated area.
| Usage of Subsidy | Subsidy Rate | Subsidized Limit |
|---|---|---|
| To renovate the interior and exterior (residential use) | 50% | 1,500,000 JPY |
| To renovate the interior and exterior (shops) | 50% | 2,500,000 JPY |
| To renovate the interior and exterior (lodging facility) | 50% | 3,000,000 JPY |
[Requirement] The property needs to be in the Important Traditional Architecture Preservation Area. Click here to see the desginated area.
| Usage of Subsidy | Subsidy Rate | Subsidized Limit |
|---|---|---|
| To renovate the exterior and structure (Traditional architecture only) | 80% | 15,000,000 JPY |
| To renovate the exterior and roof (All types of architercture) | 70% | 7,000,000 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.