Nanoka-machi Kominka: A Renovated Traditional House in Sanyo-Onoda

This kominka, located in Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, offers a unique blend of historical character and modern comfort. The house features distinct red and durable Sekishu tiles, with a chimney rising from the roof and stacked brick walls that create a warm, inviting character. A rare feature for a traditional Japanese house, the chimney serves a wood-burning stove that heats a high-ceilinged living room with exposed old beams. The interior has been thoroughly renovated in recent years, offering comfortable country living suited to a modern lifestyle.

The property has been fully renovated in 2017. The interior features a spacious earthen-floor entrance, a practical laundry room, and an open kitchen with a pantry, creating an ideal base for modern country living. The house is an all-electric property with no gas supply. It offers parking for 2 cars and the structure is wooden.

The narrow lane in front of the house is part of the ancient Sanyo Road, once a major route linking Kyushu with Kyoto and Nara. The area known as Nanoka-machi has long been a historic trading hub, and while now peaceful, it offers good everyday convenience. The property is within 25 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car (1.8km) to Asa Station on the Shinkansen and JR lines, and 8 minutes by car to the Sanyo Expressway Habu Interchange. A notable nearby landmark is the iconic Akiyoshidai Plateau and its vast limestone cave system, Akiyoshido, one of Japan's largest and most spectacular natural wonders, located within Yamaguchi Prefecture.