MarksLife Opens Kyoto Branch, Expanding Operations in Kinki Region
MarksLife Co., Ltd. has opened a Kyoto branch on May 1, 2026, to expand its operations and strengthen its response to real estate and lifestyle challenges in the Kinki region. This brings their total number of branches nationwide to 20, contributing to solving regional issues such as inherited properties and vacant homes.
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MarksLife Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Koji Hanahara; hereinafter "the Company"), which pursues the potential of real estate and works to solve social issues, has opened a "Kyoto Branch" to strengthen its response to various consultations related to real estate and daily life, such as inherited properties and vacant homes in the Kinki region.
In addition, today, in addition to Kyoto, a branch was also opened in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, bringing the total number of branches nationwide to 20.
■ Background of Establishment: Strengthening Response to Real Estate and Lifestyle Challenges in the Kinki Region (Kansai Area)
In recent years, against the backdrop of an aging population and changes in household composition nationwide, real estate-related issues such as the management and sale of inherited properties and the utilization and disposal of vacant homes have been expanding. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' 2023 Housing and Land Survey, the number of vacant homes in Japan reached approximately 9 million, and the vacant home rate was approximately 13.8%, both setting new records. These are important issues affecting society as a whole, including disaster prevention, crime prevention, maintenance of local communities, and impact on scenery. (※1)
In Kyoto Prefecture, the number of vacant homes is also on an increasing trend against the backdrop of these nationwide issues. According to the 2023 Housing and Land Survey, the number of vacant homes was approximately 180,000, and the vacant home rate was approximately 13.1%. This has increased since the previous survey and is an important issue from the perspective of regional disaster prevention, scenery, and community maintenance. (※2)
Furthermore, Kyoto has many historical buildings, including Kyoto machiya, and unique real estate-related challenges not found in other regions are also evident, such as their maintenance, succession, and utilization, as well as restrictions on real estate distribution in the central area. In particular, the proper management and utilization of vacant homes and inherited properties are important themes directly linked to the local scenery and daily life.
Against this background, the Company has opened the Kyoto Branch to strengthen its consultation response system in the Kinki region. By establishing a community-based office, we will provide more prompt support for real estate-related issues such as inherited properties and vacant homes, as well as various lifestyle consultations.
※1, 2 Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Statistics Bureau, "2023 Housing and Land Survey" Basic Aggregation Results (Confirmed Aggregation) on Housing and Households
■ Future Outlook: Solving Regional Issues Through Real Estate and Lifestyle Support
The Kyoto Branch will strengthen the service provision system, including "Jitsumado," a consultation service for ancestral homes developed by the Company, and provide comprehensive support for a wide range of issues such as inheritance, end-of-life planning, management and sale of vacant homes, and utilization of machiya, as well as various real estate consultations.
Moving forward, the Company will leverage its expertise as a life solutions company to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society where everyone can live with peace of mind, by providing services tailored to the regional characteristics and challenges in the Kinki region.
■ Kyoto Branch Information
Branch Name: Kyoto Branch
Location: 5F Shijo Karasuma Building, 612 Suigin'ya-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
TEL: 075-600-0645 FAX: 075-600-0646
Opening Date: May 1, 2026
【MarksLife Co., Ltd. Company Profile】
Company Name: MarksLife Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 4F Osaka Gas Urban Development Nihonbashi Building, 3-1-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Koji Hanahara
Real Estate Transaction Business: Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (1) No. 10129
Business Activities: Real Estate Purchase Business / Real Estate Brokerage Business (Sales Brokerage and Rental Brokerage) / Real Estate Utilization Consulting Business / Lifestyle-related Services
List of Services: Jitsumado / Fudosan Ichiba / 0-yen Vacant House Management / Neutral Real Estate / Overseas Real Estate / Jobutsu Fudosan / M&A Brokerage
Corporate Website: https://marks-house.jp/
In addition, today, in addition to Kyoto, a branch was also opened in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, bringing the total number of branches nationwide to 20.
■ Background of Establishment: Strengthening Response to Real Estate and Lifestyle Challenges in the Kinki Region (Kansai Area)
In recent years, against the backdrop of an aging population and changes in household composition nationwide, real estate-related issues such as the management and sale of inherited properties and the utilization and disposal of vacant homes have been expanding. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' 2023 Housing and Land Survey, the number of vacant homes in Japan reached approximately 9 million, and the vacant home rate was approximately 13.8%, both setting new records. These are important issues affecting society as a whole, including disaster prevention, crime prevention, maintenance of local communities, and impact on scenery. (※1)
In Kyoto Prefecture, the number of vacant homes is also on an increasing trend against the backdrop of these nationwide issues. According to the 2023 Housing and Land Survey, the number of vacant homes was approximately 180,000, and the vacant home rate was approximately 13.1%. This has increased since the previous survey and is an important issue from the perspective of regional disaster prevention, scenery, and community maintenance. (※2)
Furthermore, Kyoto has many historical buildings, including Kyoto machiya, and unique real estate-related challenges not found in other regions are also evident, such as their maintenance, succession, and utilization, as well as restrictions on real estate distribution in the central area. In particular, the proper management and utilization of vacant homes and inherited properties are important themes directly linked to the local scenery and daily life.
Against this background, the Company has opened the Kyoto Branch to strengthen its consultation response system in the Kinki region. By establishing a community-based office, we will provide more prompt support for real estate-related issues such as inherited properties and vacant homes, as well as various lifestyle consultations.
※1, 2 Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Statistics Bureau, "2023 Housing and Land Survey" Basic Aggregation Results (Confirmed Aggregation) on Housing and Households
■ Future Outlook: Solving Regional Issues Through Real Estate and Lifestyle Support
The Kyoto Branch will strengthen the service provision system, including "Jitsumado," a consultation service for ancestral homes developed by the Company, and provide comprehensive support for a wide range of issues such as inheritance, end-of-life planning, management and sale of vacant homes, and utilization of machiya, as well as various real estate consultations.
Moving forward, the Company will leverage its expertise as a life solutions company to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society where everyone can live with peace of mind, by providing services tailored to the regional characteristics and challenges in the Kinki region.
■ Kyoto Branch Information
Branch Name: Kyoto Branch
Location: 5F Shijo Karasuma Building, 612 Suigin'ya-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
TEL: 075-600-0645 FAX: 075-600-0646
Opening Date: May 1, 2026
【MarksLife Co., Ltd. Company Profile】
Company Name: MarksLife Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 4F Osaka Gas Urban Development Nihonbashi Building, 3-1-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Koji Hanahara
Real Estate Transaction Business: Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (1) No. 10129
Business Activities: Real Estate Purchase Business / Real Estate Brokerage Business (Sales Brokerage and Rental Brokerage) / Real Estate Utilization Consulting Business / Lifestyle-related Services
List of Services: Jitsumado / Fudosan Ichiba / 0-yen Vacant House Management / Neutral Real Estate / Overseas Real Estate / Jobutsu Fudosan / M&A Brokerage
Corporate Website: https://marks-house.jp/