Traditional Japanese House in Ashikita with Unique Land Lease Arrangement
This property, registered under Reiwa 5-⑧, is a traditional two-story wooden house located in Yunoura, Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. The building, constructed in 1958 (Showa 33), has a total floor area of 94.43 square meters and sits on a 66.52 square meter plot. The layout is a 4DK, featuring a 10-tatami mat earthen-floored area (土間). The property has been vacant for approximately one year and requires some renovation.
According to the agent's notes, the property has no bath, but there is a hot spring facility nearby. The land is owned by Ashikita Town, and the occupant must pay an annual land use fee of 34,000 yen. Crucially, the sale is for the 'building' only, and the obligation to pay the land use fee accompanies the purchase. Currently, half of the building is built over a waterway. If the building is to be rebuilt, it must be constructed only on the town-owned land (66.52㎡), avoiding the waterway. Detailed interior views can be checked on the 'Kumamoto Prefecture Akiya Bank Platform'. The property is equipped with a kitchen and a gas water heater (operational status unknown). It has a private septic tank for sewage and toilet. Parking is available for one car on the premises.
The monthly rent is a very affordable 30,000 yen. The location is convenient, with Yunoura Station just 0.7km away. The area is part of the scenic Ashikita region, known for its rugged coastline and citrus farming. An interesting local fact is that Ashikita is famous for its 'dekopon', a large, sweet seedless citrus fruit. The closest major landmark is the stunning Kushima Coast, a picturesque area with dramatic rock formations and clear waters, perfect for fishing and scenic walks.
