Renovated Traditional Kominka in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture

This unique property offers a rare opportunity to live in a thoughtfully renovated traditional Japanese house (kominka) in the historic city of Seto, Aichi Prefecture. The available unit comprises two adjoining 6-tatami mat Western-style rooms (Room C and Room D) on the first floor, leased together as a single rental. The first floor also features a shared kitchen and shared toilet facilities for residents.

Critical property details from the agent notes include the following facilities: Electricity: connection completed, Water: tap water supply, Gas: LP gas, Bath: none. Please note that the property does not have a private bath. Parking is available but is offered on a paid basis, subject to consultation.

The rental structure is designed to support the property's revitalization. It is a 3-year contract with a graduated rent: 10,000 yen per month in the first year, 20,000 yen per month in the second year, and 30,000 yen per month in the third year. An initial 'Old House Regeneration Cooperation Fee' of 100,000 yen is also required. The total floor area for the leased portion is 39.6 square meters. The building's construction period is unknown.

Seto City, part of the greater Nagoya metropolitan area, is world-renowned as a center for ceramics and pottery, with a history dating back over a thousand years. An interesting fact is that Seto is one of Japan's 'Six Ancient Kilns', and its name is so synonymous with pottery that the Japanese word for ceramics, 'setomono', literally means 'things from Seto'. The area is well-connected, with the property located approximately a 25-minute walk (1.8km) from Owari-Seto Station. A major nearby landmark is the Seto-Gura Museum, a fascinating complex of converted traditional storehouses showcasing the region's rich ceramic heritage.