Vacant House on Sakate Island: A Unique Island Retreat in Toba City
This property presents a rare opportunity to own a traditional Japanese house on Sakate Island, the island closest to the mainland in Toba City, Mie Prefecture. Priced at just 1,000,000 JPY, this 1LDK wooden home offers a unique lifestyle on a quiet, residential street. The property is accessed via the Toba City-operated regular ferry, with a journey of approximately 10 minutes from the Satahama pier to Sakate Island.
The house itself has a total floor area of 47.10 square meters and sits on a corner plot of land measuring 70.70 square meters. The layout is a 1LDK, and the property faces south, ensuring good sunlight. Key features include a system kitchen, two toilets, a monitor-equipped intercom, and city gas. The property is also noted as being suitable for multi-generational living. A significant point to note is that the status of any remaining items or fixtures in the house is subject to consultation. This is a single-unit property in a total development of one household. Parking is available for two or more vehicles.
The surrounding area of Sakate Island offers a peaceful, slow-paced island life while remaining conveniently connected to Toba City on the mainland. Toba is a major tourist destination in Mie Prefecture, famous for its pearl cultivation history and stunning coastal scenery. A major landmark just a short ferry ride away is the iconic Mikimoto Pearl Island, where visitors can learn about pearl farming and see the legendary Ama female divers. The property offers a chance to live in a serene island community with easy access to the cultural and culinary attractions of the Shima Peninsula.
