Spacious Traditional Home with Separate Guest House and Expansive Land in Hino, Shiga
This substantial property, known as Hino House 179, offers a rare opportunity to own a traditional Japanese home with a separate guest house and extensive land in the quiet residential area of Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture. The property is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the Nihommoki bus stop on the Hachi Line, providing a 15-minute bus ride to Hino Station on the Ohmi Railway Main Line, making commutes straightforward.
According to the agent's notes, several critical details must be considered. The property requires membership in the local neighborhood association (自治会加入要). There may be discrepancies between the registered and actual sizes of the land and buildings (土地建物面積は登記上実際と誤差があり). The total building area of 220.00㎡ includes a warehouse (kura/土蔵), the main residence, a separate guest house (離れ), and a storage shed (建物面積は倉庫（土蔵）居宅（離れ）物置含む). The land, totaling 871.50㎡, includes 102㎡ of farmland (雑種地) which requires agricultural land acquisition permission (農地取得許可要). The residential plot is divided into three parcels and borders a river or waterway (宅地は川（水路）と3筆). Notably, the property is not connected to a public sewer system (下水無).
The home itself features a 6K layout, providing six rooms plus a kitchen, offering ample space for a large family or multi-generational living. The property is south-facing and situated on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. It includes two or more parking spaces, city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, a monitor-equipped intercom, and is considered suitable for two-generation households.
The area around Hino Town is rich in history and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that Hino is the birthplace of the famous Japanese warlord, Oda Nobunaga's father, Oda Nobuhide. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the stunning Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, which offers boating, cycling, and numerous cultural sites along its shores.
