Land with Old House Near Shirafuji Shrine in Kiryu, Gunma
This property presents a land parcel of 564.62 square meters (approximately 170.79 tsubo) with an existing old house, located along Prefectural Route 338 in the Kawachi-cho 5-chome area of Kiryu City, Gunma. The asking price is 1.7 million yen, translating to a competitive price per tsubo of approximately 9,900 yen. The land is designated for ownership transfer and is available for immediate handover, subject to consultation.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with a water supply, a septic tank, and propane gas. Critically, there is an additional 393-square-meter field within an adjustment area separate from the listed land area, available for negotiation. The property fronts a Category 1, Article 1 road on its south side. It is located within a sediment disaster alert zone (Yellow Zone) and is subject to legal restrictions as a land readjustment project regulation area and a steep slope collapse danger area. Notably, the grounds contain a small Inari shrine and stone statues.
The area is part of Kiryu City, a historic textile town in Gunma Prefecture known for its traditional weaving heritage. An interesting local fact is that Kiryu is home to the Kiryu Meisen, a high-quality silk fabric with intricate patterns that was once a major export. The property is situated near Shirafuji Shrine, a local spiritual site. For a major tourist attraction, the iconic Mount Akagi, a dormant volcano with a scenic crater lake, is within a reasonable drive and offers hiking, hot springs, and stunning seasonal views.
