Spacious and Bright Traditional House for Rent in Hofu City
This rental property, listed as Hofu City Akiya Bank (Property Number 119), is a detached house located in Tatara 2-chome, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The property sits on a generous plot of land, offering a relaxed living environment bathed in natural sunlight. The house itself is a 5LDK wooden structure built in January 1975, providing a total floor area of approximately 146.33 square meters across two stories.
Key equipment and features of the property include public water supply, public gas (city gas), and a sewer drainage system. For convenience, it has a dedicated bathroom and toilet, a dedicated parking area with space for up to four cars, a motorcycle parking space, and a bicycle parking area. The property is currently vacant, and the handover timing is negotiable. It is important to note that renovations are planned for January 2026, which will include repairs to flooring and wallpaper.
Regarding financial terms, the monthly rent is 78,000 yen with no monthly management fee. The security deposit (敷金) is equivalent to one month's rent, while there is no key money (礼金). An annual depreciation fee of 12,100 yen is applicable. Additional initial costs include a one-time guarantee fee of 50% of the rent and related charges, a monthly guarantee fee of 1% of the rent, and a withdrawal handling fee of 330 yen (tax included). The transaction is handled via an agent.
The area of Hofu City is rich in history, having once flourished as the provincial capital of Suo. An interesting fact is that the city is home to the historic Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the three major Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to the deity of learning. The closest major landmark is the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site located on Miyajima Island, which is easily accessible from the region and famous for its "floating" torii gate.
