A Charming Post-War Home in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu
This property is a detached house located in the Higashihoncho 2-chome area of Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The land area is 87.76 sqm (approximately 26.54 tsubo) with a building area of 52.88 sqm (approximately 15.99 tsubo). The house features a 3DK layout, comprising a combination of Japanese and Western-style rooms. It is a two-storey wooden structure built in January 1948, situated on flat land within a commercial zone of an urban planning area.
The property is equipped with city gas, water supply, sewerage, and electricity. It includes a bathtub of 1 tsubo or larger and a system kitchen. Special notes on road access detail that it fronts a public road to the east with a width of 29 meters, and the property's frontage is 5 meters. Important remarks clarify that the exact construction date is unknown. There is an unregistered extension to the building of approximately 19.5 sqm. Renovations were completed in 1998 (Heisei 10).
The area of Moji Ward is historically significant as part of Kitakyushu's port district. A major landmark is the Moji Port Retro Area, known for its well-preserved Western-style buildings from the early 20th century, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's Meiji and Taisho era architecture and serving as a popular tourist destination.
