Spacious Snow Country Property with Shop and Warehouse in Akita

This unique property in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, offers a rare combination of a main house, a former shop, and a two-story warehouse on a vast 1,593 sqm plot. The main house, a 69-year-old wooden structure, features a 6K layout and a total building area of 245.7 sqm. It includes a nostalgic square bathtub and a spacious L-shaped system kitchen in a chic color scheme. The attached former shop area, 51 years old, presents a blank canvas with its own entrance and a raised tatami area, perfect for conversion. A separate 29-year-old, two-story warehouse provides extensive additional space, with the first floor suitable as a garage and the second floor as a clean Western-style room.

Critical notes from the agent must be considered: there are sections of the main house where rain leaks occur. While the toilet is currently a pit latrine, sewerage work has been completed all the way to the road, indicating the potential for connection. The property is conveniently located directly in front of the 'Kuzuoka Ueno' bus stop, with parking space for approximately four cars.

The surrounding area of Yurihonjo offers a rich taste of rural Tohoku life. Residents can enjoy seasonal activities like foraging for wild vegetables and mushrooms or experiencing rice farming. For recreation, the region provides access to sports facilities, the Nagasaka Ski Resort for winter sports, and the relaxing Kasumi Onsen hot springs. An interesting local fact is that Yurihonjo City is part of the wider Akita region famous for its high-quality sake, or 'jizake,' making it an ideal location for a venture like a sake cafe. The closest major tourist attraction is the scenic Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake, located within a reasonable driving distance and renowned for its stunning cobalt-blue waters.