VILLA CARE
Absentee Property Management
Your home in Kyoto holds memories, history, and meaning. Distance should never mean worry — we look after your sanctuary every step of the way.
Preserving the Character of Kyoto, for Generations to Come
Passing on Kyoto's finest buildings to the next generation — that is where we began. Carefully restoring machiya townhouses so their character endures. Connecting valuable properties with the people who will cherish them. Caring for the homes of owners who live overseas is, we believe, simply another expression of that same purpose.
A vacation home spends most of the year without anyone there. Even while empty, a home continues to shape how it is seen by those around it. We want the care we provide to make one thing clear to everyone nearby: this house is loved.
That means more than simply maintaining the structure. It means the quiet, careful attention that lets a home stay part of its neighborhood. That is the kind of management we aim to provide.
Why Owners Trust Us
- Architect Care — 15 years' architectural expertise in preserving property quality and value
- Bilingual — Seamless communication with you, neighbors, and community
- Local Network — Fast access to Kyoto's trusted builders and gardeners
- Disaster Check — Prompt post-typhoon / earthquake property visits (sequential)
- Future Sales Support — Online property sales assistance from anywhere in the world
Service Details
| Category | Service Item | Service Details | Monthly Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Management | Management Report | Photograph and email report of external/internal conditions. | ¥15,000~ |
| Emergency Response | Conduct prompt, sequential property checkups after a natural disaster. | ||
| Option 1 | Retrieve from mailbox and store on-site. Photo an important mail. | ¥3,000 | |
| Option 2 | Water Flushing & Ventilation | Flush kitchen faucet for approx. 10-15 min. Ventilate by opening windows. | ¥5,000 |
| Option 3 | Appliance Check | Operation check: A/C, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Water Heater. | ¥3,000~ |
| Option 4 | Cleaning | Sweep entrance area. Indoor dry mopping, etc. | ¥10,000~ |
| Option 5 | Mold Prevention | Place mold agents + circulator. Alcohol wipe-clean mold-prone areas. | ¥15,000~ |
| Option 6 | Tax Agent | Pay your real estate acquisition tax and your property taxes on your behalf. | Ask |
What Sets Us Apart
Our greatest strength is simple: the people managing your home understand architecture. When a leak or equipment failure occurs, we trace it to its cause and resolve it without compromising the building's design — avoiding quick fixes, and wherever possible, leaving the home even better than before.
For properties that haven't yet been renovated, we can also handle everything from design and construction through to ongoing management — a single, continuous relationship from start to finish.
Who we are
Yuki
First-Class Registered Architect / Licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist / Real Estate Consulting Master
Raised deep in the mountains of Shimane Prefecture. Began studying architecture in high school, and after gaining experience at a design office and a real estate company in Kyoto, went independent. Built over 15 years of experience in the industry along the way. Enjoy observing everything connected to clothing, food, and shelter.
Vision — Splits time between Kyoto and Shimane, practicing rice farming and off-grid living.
Shin
Licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist / U.S. Certified Public Accountant
Spent seven years in Singapore working in food and agriculture business management. Designing edible gardens led me into the architecture that extends from them, and eventually to Kyoto. Enjoy imagining homes that settle into Kyoto's culture, history, and shifting seasons.
Vision — Splits time between Kyoto and Kamakura, enjoying a lifestyle of surfing and home vegetable gardening.