A Traditional Japanese Kominka in the Tranquil Countryside of Iyo City
This property is a charming traditional Japanese house (kominka) located in a quiet residential area within the rural landscape of Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. The home offers a peaceful lifestyle while maintaining convenience, with supermarkets accessible within a 5-minute drive. The entrance faces west. Welpia Iyo is a 13-minute walk away, and Iyo Elementary and Junior High Schools are within a 25-minute walk. The sale includes the adjacent farmland, though please note that the sale of agricultural land requires permission from the Agricultural Committee.
The property is equipped with electricity, water supply, a septic tank (cesspit), propane gas, a field, and a garden. It is registered with the local Akiya Bank, situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, and features a classic kominka style. For more information, please refer to the official site: https://akisapo-iyo.com/.
The area around Iyo City is part of the scenic Shikoku region, known for its citrus orchards and historic pilgrimage routes. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama is one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, famously mentioned in the ancient Nara-period chronicle, the Nihon Shoki. The closest major landmark from this property is the historic Matsuyama Castle, a magnificent hilltop fortress approximately a 30-minute drive away, offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.