Compact and Livable Traditional Japanese House in Mimasaka

This property is a compact and livable traditional Japanese-style house located in the central part of the Sakuto district, where the gentle Yoshino River flows. The west side of the property is open and spacious, offering expansive views of rice fields and satoyama (countryside) landscapes right before your eyes. The house itself has a cozy layout and was built in 1980 (Showa 55). Please note that the property has significant wear and tear and requires repair.

The property's facilities include electricity, a public water supply, a cesspit (for waste disposal), an engawa (traditional Japanese veranda), and a garden. It is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood with excellent sunlight exposure.

The area around Mimasaka City in Okayama Prefecture is rich in natural beauty and history. An interesting local fact is that the city is part of the ancient Mimasaka Province, known for its samurai heritage and as the birthplace of the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The closest major landmark is the historic Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, located approximately an hour's drive away, offering a stunning example of traditional Japanese landscape design.