Traditional Japanese Wooden House in Rural Okayama
This property is a traditional Japanese wooden house located in Misaki Town, Kume District, Okayama Prefecture. Built in October 1925, this single-story home offers a spacious layout of 5DK with a total floor area of approximately 118.77 square meters (about 35.92 tsubo). The property sits on a generous land plot of 465.53 square meters (about 140.82 tsubo), providing ample outdoor space.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with two toilets, a separate bath and toilet, a bathroom over 1 tsubo in size, propane gas, electricity, a cesspit, and side gutters. Special notes indicate that the water heater is damaged and has been removed, so there is currently no hot water supply, although the piping remains in place. The sale is for the property in its current condition. The land includes multiple plots: two residential plots totaling 776.11 sqm, one field of 323 sqm, three wilderness plots of 2,863 sqm, and four forest plots of 674 sqm. The property is registered with the Akiya Bank (vacant house bank).
The area of Misaki Town in Okayama Prefecture is known for its serene, rural landscapes. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the Kibi Plain, an area steeped in ancient Japanese history and mythology, often associated with the legendary Prince Kibitsuhiko. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic city of Kurashiki, famous for its beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant quarter, the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, with its iconic white-walled warehouses and willow-lined canals.