Historic Shimonoseki Twin Property with Vast Land and Mountain Forest
This unique property in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, presents a rare opportunity to acquire two single-story houses together for a total price of 1 million yen. The package includes not just the two buildings but also a substantial land plot of approximately 445.02 square meters, with a mountain forest area at the rear, offering privacy and potential for various uses.
According to the agent's notes, both buildings require significant renovation due to aging. Building ① has a floor area of 62.8㎡ and Building ② is 39.33㎡. Both currently have a 2DK layout, though the actual condition takes precedence. A critical special note states that the sale is conceived not necessarily for use as standard detached houses, but rather with the assumption of utilizing the mountain forest or for warehouse use. In Building ①, one tatami room has a floor that is soft and unstable ("ブカブカしている"). The property is being sold with the condition that considerable renovation is needed.
The location is a major advantage, situated in Shimonoseki's Kifune-cho district. The area is a historically rich port city, serving as a gateway to Kyushu and the Asian mainland. It is filled with sites from the Bakumatsu and Taisho eras, historic buildings, and venerable shrines and temples. The property is conveniently located about a 13-minute drive from Shimonoseki Station, or 22-28 minutes by bus and on foot.
Shimonoseki is famed for its role in Japanese history, most notably as the site of the final naval battle of the Genpei War at Dan-no-ura. Beyond its historical significance, the city offers a mild climate, delicious local cuisine like fugu (blowfish) and Kaiseki-style warei soba, and stunning natural scenery along the Kanmon Strait. A major nearby landmark is the iconic Kanmon Bridge, connecting Honshu and Kyushu, which is beautifully illuminated at night and offers spectacular views of the busy strait.
