Naka-Iburi Kominka: A Spacious Traditional Home in the Fruitful Katsuragi Valley
The property features a total of 12 rooms, providing ample space. It includes more than two kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets, making it suitable for multi-family living or various creative uses. There is also plenty of storage space throughout. The main house will require substantial repair, particularly as there are areas of the floor and ceiling that have corroded due to rainwater leaks. The smaller additional house is in better condition. The two structures are connected by a passageway that also needs repair. A separate building on the grounds houses a large bath and toilet. The property sits on a 424.15 sqm plot of land with ownership rights and includes parking for three cars.
Katsuragi Town is a thriving fruit-growing area, benefiting from the large temperature difference between the Wakayama and Nara regions. The area is also renowned for its proximity to the sacred Mount Koya (Koyasan), an ancient Buddhist sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a profound cultural and historical backdrop. By car, the location provides excellent access, being approximately a 50-minute drive to Kansai International Airport and just over an hour to downtown Osaka.