A small team.
At home in Kyoto.
We live here, we’ve renovated our own home here, and we work directly with the people who help bring each project together.
Hello, I’m John.
Kyoto is where I live, and our own house is where the idea for Kyoto House began.
Having gone through the process ourselves, we know how many questions sit between finding a promising listing and feeling at home. We bring an English-speaking point of contact together with Japanese-speaking local support.
We keep the relationship personal. You speak directly with us about what matters to you, and we help keep those priorities clear in conversations with the local people working on your house.
A local team around your project.
A personal point of contact
John helps you explain your plans and navigate the choices involved in finding and creating a home in Kyoto.
Saka-san & the local team
Our approach brings together English-speaking client support with Saka-san’s design and technical perspective, and the local tradespeople involved in the work.
Architects & craftspeople
Design and building work brings together local specialists. We also help source furniture and products from Kyoto’s artisans and tradespeople.
Tell us what brings you to Kyoto.
A place to live, a second home, or a renovation you’ve been imagining. Let’s start with your plans.