Rental House with Natural Hot Spring Water in the Heart of Yumura, Shin-onsen
This unique rental property, located in the heart of Yumura within Shin-onsen Town, offers a truly special living experience with natural hot spring water flowing directly from the tap. The house features a traditional engawa (veranda) where residents can relax while listening to the gentle sounds of the nearby river. It is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from the famous Arayu (Wild Hot Spring) public bath.
The property is a 3-story wooden house built in January 1986, making it approximately 40 years old. It offers a spacious floor plan with a total private area of 102.34 sqm (approximately 30.95 tsubo), configured as a 5DK layout. Key equipment and facilities include a separate bathroom and toilet (B/T), a sewer system, and propane gas. The property also features a follow-up heating function for the bath, flooring, air conditioning, and pet-friendly policies (subject to consultation). It is a south-facing unit.
According to the agent's notes, the property is designated for the Onsen Elementary School and Yume gaoka Junior High School districts. The handover date is negotiable. Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, and there is a dedicated space for a washing machine.
The area of Shin-onsen is renowned for its abundant hot springs, part of the wider Kinosaki Onsen area, a famous hot spring destination in Hyogo Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that the town's Arayu hot spring is so hot that eggs can be boiled directly in its waters. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Kinosaki Onsen, a historic hot spring town approximately a 30-minute drive away, famous for its willow-lined canal, public bathhouses, and traditional atmosphere.