Traditional Home in the Heart of Shigaraki's Pottery District
This property is a traditional Japanese wooden house built in April 1951, located within the kiln and pottery studio walking path area of the famous ceramic town of Shigaraki. The property is listed for sale at 2.5 million yen and is registered with the Koka City Akiya Bank, requiring adherence to specific conditions for purchase.
The house spans two stories with a total floor area of 99.76 sqm (approximately 30.17 tsubo) on a land plot of 116.42 sqm (approximately 35.21 tsubo). The layout is a 5K configuration, consisting of five Japanese-style rooms: two 6-tatami rooms, one 4-tatami room, and two additional 6-tatami rooms. The land is zoned for Quasi-Commercial use within an Urbanization Promotion Area, with a building-to-land ratio of 80% and a floor area ratio of 200%. The terrain is flat, and the property fronts roads on two sides (excluding corner lots).
Special Notes & Equipment: A critical point is that the property's toilet encroaches onto the neighboring land. Therefore, the property will be delivered after the toilet is dismantled, with the seller bearing the cost of demolition and repair. As an Akiya Bank property, purchasers must agree to several conditions: 1) Join the local neighborhood/community revitalization association. 2) Not use the property for religious or political activities and comply with all laws and regulations. 3) Understand and comply with all other rules outlined in the Koka City Akiya Bank implementation guidelines. Purchasing requires prior registration with the Koka City Housing Construction Division, which takes approximately two weeks to process. The transaction is handled as a general intermediary.
The location is exceptionally convenient, just an 11-minute walk from Shigaraki Station on the Shigaraki Kogen Railway. The area is rich with daily amenities, including shopping malls, supermarkets, convenience stores, and a hospital all within a 1km radius. Shigaraki is world-renowned for its pottery, with a history dating back over 1,200 years. The town is dotted with kilns, studios, and museums dedicated to the craft. A major landmark and popular tourist destination is the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (陶芸の森), a large facility featuring kilns, exhibition halls, and sculpture parks that celebrate the region's iconic ceramic art.
