Refurbished Edo-Period Kominka Near Ooka Furusato Park in Shimogo
This unique property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history combined with functional space in the scenic town of Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture. The main house is a traditional kominka (old private house) believed to date from the late Edo period. It has been partially renovated in a Western style and, having been occupied until recently, is in good condition, allowing for immediate move-in without additional repairs. The property is a complete package, including the main house, a family garden, a warehouse, forested land, and a steel-framed factory building located approximately 110 meters from the main residence.
According to the agent's notes, the equipment includes electricity, public water supply, a private septic tank (単独浄化槽), and parking (PG). The building details note other附属建物 (attached buildings): a warehouse built in Meiji 20 (1887), a two-story wooden structure with zinc-galvanized steel sheet roofing (1st floor: 46.23㎡, 2nd floor: 46.23㎡), and a factory built in Heisei 6 (1994), a two-story steel-framed structure with zinc-galvanized steel sheet roofing (1st floor: 105.99㎡, 2nd floor: 48.99㎡). The land is a mix of宅地 (residential land),山林 (forested mountain land), and田 (rice paddy). The property is outside the urban planning area and falls within the Ooka Hatori Prefectural Natural Park (普通地域). It is subject to the Forest Law and the Fukushima Prefecture Landscape Ordinance.
The location is exceptionally convenient for a rural kominka, being just a 5-minute walk (approx. 400m) from the Furusato Koen Station on the Aizu Line. It is situated along a prefectural road near the Ooka Furusato Park, a comprehensive recreation facility with a baseball field, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a campground that serves as a beloved community hub. The area is part of the beautiful Aizu region, known for its history, hot springs, and stunning natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Oze National Park, one of Japan's most famous marshlands with spectacular alpine flora, is accessible from this region. The closest major landmark is the historic Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle, a symbol of samurai resilience approximately 40 kilometers away, offering a deep dive into the area's feudal past.
