A Traditional Japanese House in Inazawa, Aichi
This traditional kominka, over 60 years old, is located in a convenient residential area of the former Sobue-cho in western Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture. The property was reportedly built over five years by a skilled carpenter, resulting in a home with exceptional craftsmanship both inside and out.
The exterior features wooden walls and a nure-en (veranda), while the interior retains original fittings such as finely crafted traditional doors and windows, a tokonoma (alcove), tsukeshoin (built-in desk), ranma (transom), and a grid-patterned ceiling. The ceiling boards are made from impressive single planks of wood. While there is some minor age-related deterioration, there are no significant signs of rot, indicating a well-maintained traditional house in good condition.
The property sits on a spacious, well-tended plot with a garden. It is a two-story wooden structure with a tiled roof. The layout includes 8 rooms plus a living-dining-kitchen area and a separate detached structure. The total floor area is 275.17 square meters on a land size of 384.30 square meters. Utilities include city water, a septic tank, electricity from Chubu Electric Power, and propane gas. The toilet is a modern flush type (Western style). Parking is available on-site.
Inazawa City is located in northwestern Aichi Prefecture, across the Kiso River from Gifu Hashima. The nearest station is Morikami Station on the Meitetsu Bisai Line, about a 24-minute walk away. The area offers convenient access to Nagoya, which is 10–20 minutes by train or 30–40 minutes by car. The neighborhood balances rural character with urban convenience, featuring nearby shopping centers and daily amenities.
