A Century-Old Kominka in the Quiet Hills of Kitahiroshima
This property is a remarkable kominka (traditional Japanese house) with a history spanning over a century. The main house and its storehouse are believed to have been constructed during the Meiji or Taisho eras, making them more than 100 years old. This is a retro property that allows you to feel the passage of time. A virtual tour is available for internal viewing.
According to the agent's notes, the property features separate bathroom and toilet facilities, is connected to the public sewer system, and has a well. The site has three access roads, but they are somewhat narrow. Two of these roads have widths of approximately 1.5 meters and 1.5 to 2.5 meters respectively. There is also an access road from the east side with a width of about 2.5 meters and a slope; this route can be challenging during the snowy winter months, as the area receives significant snowfall.
The property is situated on a corner plot in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood. It offers a generous 5SLDK layout across a substantial 258.75 sqm of floor space, set on a 396.68 sqm plot of land. Additional features include two or more parking spaces, city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, suitability for multi-generational living, and a monitor-equipped intercom.
The surrounding area offers essential amenities within a reasonable distance. The agent's remarks note the following distances: Oasa Nursery (2.7km), Oasa Elementary School (3.2km), Oasa Junior High School (3.1km), a supermarket (2.6km), a convenience store (5.2km), a drugstore (17.4km), a home center (17.3km), a hospital (4.7km), and a post office (2.4km).
Located in the town of Kitahiroshima in Hiroshima Prefecture, this area is part of the scenic Chugoku Mountains. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Lake Shibaki is a designated natural monument, known for its unique ecosystem. For a major tourist attraction, the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its "floating" torii gate, is approximately a 90-minute drive away in Miyajima.
