Spacious Traditional Japanese Home with Farmland in Kinokawa City
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Japanese wooden single-story house with a generous 6LDK layout, situated on a large plot of land in the quiet residential area of Kishigawa-cho Kita, Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture. The home offers a substantial 169.56 square meters of living space, providing ample room for a large family or multi-generational living. The property sits on a sizable 662.86 square meter corner lot, which includes agricultural land, making it ideal for those interested in a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Key equipment and facilities include hot water supply, toilet, electricity, tap water, septic tank cleaning, and propane gas. The property features a south-facing orientation, a system kitchen, two toilets with reheat function, a monitor-equipped intercom, and parking for two or more vehicles. It is noted as suitable for two-generation households.
Critical special notes must be considered: Permission from the Kinokawa City Agricultural Committee is required for the acquisition of the farmland. Furthermore, registration for use with the Kinokawa City Akiya Bank is mandatory for this transaction.
The area offers a peaceful, community-focused lifestyle while remaining accessible, with Kishi Station on the Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line just a 7-minute drive away. An interesting local fact is that the Kishigawa Line is famously operated by a stationmaster cat named Tama, who was appointed as a railway official and became a beloved symbol of the region, attracting visitors from around the world. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Kishi Station building itself, redesigned in a cat-themed architecture to honor Tama, making it a unique and charming destination.