Spacious Station-Side Home in Iwate's Tono Region
This property presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious, functional home just 400 meters from Iwate-Kamigo Station on the nostalgic Kamiasen diesel railway line. The two-story wooden house, built 60 years ago, offers a generous layout with eight rooms plus a traditional doma (earthen floor entryway), providing ample space for large families or for those with extensive hobbies or work-from-home needs. The nostalgic charm of the Japanese-style rooms is enhanced by their original Showa-era plastered walls.
Key features translated from the agent notes include: The property is equipped with electricity and public water supply, and utilizes a septic tank system. Parking is available for one standard car. The land is designated as residential and farmland, with a flat topography. The building structure is wood with a cement tile roof. The total floor area is 188.8 sqm (57.1 tsubo), comprising 150.49 sqm (45.52 tsubo) on the first floor and 38.31 sqm (11.58 tsubo) on the second. The property is accessed from a paved public road approximately 5 meters wide on the east side. It is located in a non-designated area outside of urban planning zones, with a building coverage ratio of 70% and a floor area ratio of 200%. The fixed asset tax is 29,000 yen. A unique architectural advantage is the clever use of the sloping site, which minimizes the number of stairs required. Furthermore, the layout allows convenient access from the doma to the western part of the plot.
The location offers excellent daily convenience, with a convenience store only 500 meters away and a post office within 400 meters. Major supermarkets and home centers are approximately a 7km drive. The area is steeped in the rich folklore of the Tono region, famous for its collection of traditional Japanese folk tales, 'Tono Monogatari'. A major landmark is the Tono Furusato Village, an open-air museum showcasing traditional thatched-roof houses (gassho-zukuri) and the agricultural heritage of the area, offering a deep dive into the local culture and history.
