Tsukida Kominka: A Historic Samurai-Era Farmhouse at the Foot of Mount Akagi
This property is the Tsukida Kominka, a traditional Japanese house located in Kasukawa-machi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. The main house was constructed during the Keio era (1865-1868), placing it at the end of the samurai period, and it stands as a witness to the region's history. The house features a unique Akagi-style minka design, notable for its unusual roof shape notched for sericulture (silkworm farming). The thickness of the wooden structural components is also particularly impressive.
In addition to the main house, there are other buildings on the property. The land area is a generous 1,391.34 square meters, with a total floor area of 250.58 square meters laid out in a 4K (four rooms plus kitchen) configuration. The lot is a corner lot, bordered by a 2.5-meter-wide public road on the north side and a 3.3-meter-wide road on the east side. Parking is available. The property has been vacant for many years and is in need of repairs. Essential utilities include an available electricity supply, while water, sewerage, and gas systems are currently unknown.
The property is situated at the southern foot of Mount Akagi, a volcano that represents the Kita-Kanto region north of Tokyo and has long been an object of religious worship due to its majestic form. The area offers convenient daily amenities, with an elementary school and hot spring facilities within walking distance. For broader access, it takes approximately two hours to drive to Tokyo Station, and Jomo Electric Railway's Kasukawa Station is a 39-minute walk (2.6 km) away.
