A Traditional Japanese House with Land in Yamaguchi City
This property is a traditional wooden single-story house located in the Tokuchi area of Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Built in 1983 (Showa 58), it offers a total floor area of 140.05 square meters on a generous plot of land measuring 426.44 square meters. The property is available for either purchase or rent, with both prices negotiable. The house requires major renovation, with multiple areas in need of repair. The property includes a garden storage shed and comes with the possibility of selling adjacent rice paddies, fields, and forest land. Please note: There are restrictions under the Agricultural Land Law regarding the transfer of rights for farmland, so even if purchase is desired, sale may not be possible. Included is a 413-square-meter rice paddy.
The property's facilities and special notes are as follows: Garden storage shed. Sale of adjacent rice paddies, fields, and forest land is possible. Please note: There are restrictions under the Agricultural Land Law regarding the transfer of rights for farmland, so even if purchase is desired, sale may not be possible. Included is a 413-square-meter rice paddy. Utilities include propane gas and a septic tank toilet. The water supply appears to have been drawn from mountain water, but this is unconfirmed. The operation status of the bath and hot water boiler is also unconfirmed. The property includes parking for four vehicles.
The location offers a serene, rural lifestyle. Access distances are: 2.9 km to the local government office, 8.2 km to a supermarket, 3.4 km to a post office, 1.9 km to the JA (agricultural cooperative), 2.1 km to Yasaka Elementary School, 8.2 km to Tokuchi Junior High School, and 8.0 km to a clinic. The area around Yamaguchi City is known for its beautiful blend of history and nature. An interesting fact is that Yamaguchi was once a powerful cultural and political center, known as the "Kyoto of the West." The closest major landmark is the stunning five-story pagoda at Ruriko-ji Temple, a National Treasure and one of Japan's most beautiful pagodas, located within the city.