Spacious Traditional Home in Yanagawa with Generous Land
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial piece of land with an existing traditional Japanese house in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The land itself measures approximately 36.3 tsubo (120 sqm), providing ample outdoor space, while the wooden-framed house offers a generous 150 sqm (approximately 45.37 tsubo) of living area spread across two stories. Built in June 1964, the home features a classic 5LDK layout, comprising five Japanese-style rooms (6, 7.5, 8, 8, and 8 tatami mats respectively) and a combined living, dining, and kitchen area of 12 tatami mats.
The property comes with essential utilities and features. The equipment and facilities include propane gas, electricity, and a public water supply. The property is serviced by side ditches for drainage. Inside, the bathroom is equipped with a window for ventilation, and the kitchen also benefits from natural light via a window. The home includes traditional Japanese storage with closets (oshiire).
Special notes regarding road access detail that the property fronts a public road on its west side. The road has a width of 3.4 meters, with the property's frontage measuring 2.3 meters, and the road surface is paved. The land is a flagpole-shaped lot (旗竿状) in a non-designated urban planning area, with a building-to-land ratio of 70% and a floor area ratio of 200%. The terrain is flat. The property includes one free parking space, which is an open-air, self-parking spot without a roof. The sale is for the land and building in their current condition, with some existing items remaining on the premises, and transfer of ownership can be arranged immediately.
Yanagawa is famously known as the "City of Water," renowned for its extensive network of canals. A popular tourist activity is taking a traditional punting boat tour through these serene waterways, which are lined with willow trees—a truly picturesque experience. The area is also famous for being the birthplace of the revered poet Kitahara Hakushu. While the property offers a peaceful residential setting, it is within a reasonable distance of major transport links, providing access to the wider Fukuoka region.
