Renovation Opportunity in Mimasaka's Hot Spring District
This property presents a unique renovation project in the historic hot spring town of Yuno, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture. The listing is for a multi-unit apartment building on a plot of land measuring approximately 49.12 tsubo (162.4 sq m), with the building itself covering about 31.52 tsubo (104.21 sq m). The structure requires renovation. It is conveniently located within a 4-minute walk to the Yuno Sagi Onsen Hall and within walking distance to retail stores such as Marui, Shimamura, and Cosmos.
Critical points from the agent's notes must be considered: the building coverage ratio is exceeded, and a setback is required. The exact date of construction is unknown. The layout is listed as 7K, indicating seven rooms with kitchen facilities. The property is a wooden, single-story building with one free parking space included. The land is freehold ownership, situated in a Category II Residential Zone within an unlined urban planning area.
The area of Yuno is renowned for its therapeutic hot springs, which have been attracting visitors for centuries. An interesting historical fact is that the local onsen is said to have been discovered by a wounded heron (sagi), which is how the Yuno Sagi Onsen got its name. The property's location offers easy access to this relaxing cultural feature. The closest major landmark is the historic Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, located approximately an hour's drive away, offering a stunning example of traditional Japanese landscape design.