A Traditional Japanese Kominka in Nara City's Serene Neighborhood
This property is a classic Japanese kominka (old folk house) located in the quiet residential area of Narashimo Town, Nara City. It is registered with the Nara City Akiya Bank, a program designed to match vacant houses with new owners. The property is listed at 4,000,000 JPY and offers a substantial layout of 6DK, with a building size of 195.94 sqm situated on a 287.60 sqm corner plot of land.
The house features a separate bath and toilet (B/T), two toilets in total, a bath, electricity, running water, a septic tank system, and city gas. It includes traditional Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) and ample storage space. A key highlight is that the property is registered with the Akiya Bank. However, the agent's notes are very clear: significant repairs are required, and consultation is possible regarding rebuilding. It is critically important to note that an application for registration to use the Nara City Akiya/Machiya Bank is required to proceed with this property.
The area of Nara City is steeped in history, being the first permanent capital of Japan. An interesting fact is that the city is home to over 1,200 freely roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. The closest major landmark is the iconic Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site housing one of Japan's largest bronze statues of the Buddha.
