A Trio of Potential in Fukushima's Tamura City
This unique property in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, offers a rare opportunity: a set of three buildings—a storehouse (kura), an earthen-walled warehouse, and a prefabricated cabin—for a total price of 1 million yen. The main storehouse, built in 1965, features an attractive, exposed-post-and-beam interior with a sunken earthen floor (doma) area, a stylish hanging rack, and windows that provide ample natural light. The second floor requires major renovation, with some ceiling damage and detached sliding door paper, but presents excellent potential for a renovated bedroom or creative space. The prefabricated cabin, also used as a living space, is in good condition with no repairs needed. It includes a kitchenette with a pink sink and appliances like a refrigerator and microwave, and opens to a wooden deck. The earthen-walled warehouse, also built in 1965, also requires major renovation with a sagging ceiling and some wall damage on its second floor, but its rustic materials offer great retro charm.
According to the agent's notes, key equipment and conditions are as follows: Electricity wiring is complete. There is no city water supply; the property utilized well water and a private water system. There is no sewer system. There is no gas supply. There is no bath or toilet. There is no dedicated parking space. The sale is for the three buildings together. Additionally, residential land plots (142.80㎡ and 102.24㎡), forest land, and wilderness are also owned by the seller and may be transferred upon request (consultation required). The state of the buildings is detailed: the storehouse's second floor needs major repair; the warehouse needs major repair; the prefab cabin needs no repair and has been unused for about one year. The prefab cabin is an unregistered structure.
The property is located in the Funahiki area of Tamura City, a region where about 70% of the municipality is forested, offering a rich natural environment with mountains, streams, and caves. The city actively supports migration and business startups, making it an attractive location for new ventures. An interesting local fact is that the area is part of the Abukuma Highlands, known for its complex geology. For daily relaxation, the nearby "Maruichi Shoten Fuji no Yu" is a unique day-trip bathing facility combined with a fish shop, offering cold mineral springs just a short distance away.
