Heritage Homes Japan specializes in the restoration, renovation, and sale of traditional Japanese properties including Machiya (traditional shophouses), Temples, and Kominka farmhouses.

Real Estate License: Kyoto (1) No. 14622
Construction License: Kyoto (7般) No. 44976
Architect Design Office Registration: Kyoto No. (07B) 03805
Construction Management Association of Japan Registration: CM065

Heritage Homes is one of very few English speaking full-service real estate firms in Kyoto and, even rarer, possibly the only firm of its kind in Japan working exclusively with heritage projects. With such a niche specialty, we have unparalleled expertise and experience in our field.
Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced carpenters, project managers, restoration experts architects and real estate professionals, with a team of engineers, artisans and interior designers closely affiliated to us.

As we only work within our chosen field, we have gained a hard-earned reputation for excellent quality construction, renovation and service and have been awarded multiple large heritage projects by world-renowned architects Kengo Kuma Associates and a plethora of international clients.

We take huge pride in all our projects, from small shophouses (Machiyas) in Kyoto to large farmhouse (Kominka) relocations to temple restorations. We are deeply committed to preserving Japanese architectural heritage and craftsmanship and to share it with clients from all over the world.

We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your potential project, should you wish to own a Japanese heritage property yourself.

Nils Wetterlind
Founder