Traditional Japanese Home with Two Detached Houses in Tomioka, Gunma
This unique property in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kurokawa, Tomioka City, offers a rare opportunity. It consists of two detached single-story wooden houses on a spacious corner plot of approximately 221.62 square meters. The main building features a 4K layout with a total floor area of 94.20 square meters, built in December 1972. According to the agent's notes, the equipment includes a separate bath and toilet (B/T), a toilet, electricity, tap water, a septic tank requiring periodic emptying, a Japanese-style room (washitsu), and storage space. A special note clarifies the full layout is 4K + 2K, and the total number of units on the property is two.
The property is sold as an akiya (vacant house) and is priced at 4,000,000 JPY. It includes space for parking two or more vehicles. Desirable features include a south-facing orientation, access to city gas, a system kitchen, two toilet locations, a reheating function for the bath (suitable for two-generation living), and a monitor-equipped intercom. The land is designated as residential and is located within a non-line-delineated urban planning area.
The area of Tomioka is deeply significant in Japan's modern history. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites,' a key location in the development of Japan's silk industry in the late 19th century. The property is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from Joshu-Shichikamachi Station on the Joshin Electric Railway, providing regional access.
