A Traditional Kominka with Sericulture Space in Gunma
This unique property is a traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house) located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kannohara, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Built in 1884 (Meiji 17) with an extension added in 1975 (Showa 50), the home features a distinctive second-floor space historically used for sericulture (silkworm farming). The sale includes a nearby 186.06-square-meter residential plot, a garage, and a storage shed.
The property is equipped with separate bath and toilet rooms, a toilet, a bath, electricity, tap water, a septic tank, propane gas, Japanese-style rooms (washitsu), at least one Japanese-style room of 8 tatami mats or larger, and all living rooms are 6 tatami mats or larger. The layout is an expansive 8DK, providing ample space across a total building area of 221.32 square meters. The land area is a generous 406.55 square meters, situated on a corner lot facing south.
Additional features include parking for two or more vehicles, a system kitchen, two toilets, a bath with re-heating function, suitability for multi-generational living, and a monitor-equipped intercom. The property is currently vacant, and the transfer date is negotiable.
The area is served by the Joshin Electric Railway's Joshin Line, with Kannohara Station just a 10-minute walk away. Tomioka City is historically significant as the home of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tomioka Silk Mill. This landmark, a symbol of Japan's modernization and silk industry, is a major tourist attraction and offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's past, which is directly connected to this home's sericulture space.
