Traditional Elegance in Toyama: A Shrine-Builder's Masterpiece
This beautiful house was built by carpenters who build shrines and temples and is in excellent condition. The house and garden are traditional and elegant. The location in Toyama Prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan is known for its stunning natural beauty, delicious seafood, and unique culinary experiences and is central to a number of ski destinations. It's a place where you can enjoy the majestic Tateyama Mountains for all season outdoor sports and the Toyama Bay provides a rich fishing ground, yielding abundant seafood from the Sea of Japan.
The property features a floor plan, floorboards, a garage, a garden, and a kitchen. The heating source is radiant heat. The inner surface area is 220 square meters, with an external surface area of 529 square meters. This two-story house offers four bedrooms and one bathroom.
The area is renowned for its dramatic natural scenery, dominated by the iconic Tateyama Mountain Range, part of the Northern Japan Alps and a UNESCO Global Geopark. A fascinating local fact is that Toyama Bay is one of the few places in the world where you can witness the spectacular natural phenomenon of 'hotaruika' (firefly squid) lighting up the sea with their bioluminescence during spring. The closest major landmark is the stunning Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a famous scenic mountain traverse offering breathtaking views, deep snow walls, and access to pristine high-altitude landscapes.