A Traditional Japanese Country House in a Firefly-Filled Landscape
This property is a charming traditional Japanese house located in the Kobata settlement of Shuto Town, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The house is situated in a tranquil basin-like area surrounded by terraced rice fields, offering a quintessential view of Japan's original rural scenery. The main house is a single-story wooden structure with a beautiful Sekishu Kawara tile roof, a traditional roofing style from the region. An additional detached building, constructed later, is a two-story lightweight steel structure with a tile roof, built in 1985 (Showa 60).
The property's equipment includes electricity, a private well, a simple flush toilet system (cesspit), and is all-electric. The land is a mix of residential land, miscellaneous land, farmland, and rice paddies, totaling 2,408.3 square meters (approximately 728.51 tsubo). This provides ample space for self-sufficient living. The site is on a slightly elevated plateau, ensuring good views of the surroundings, with the main sunlight coming from midday onwards as the east side faces a forest.
Conveniently, the town center is about a 5-minute drive away, where most daily shopping needs can be met. The location also offers good accessibility, with central Hiroshima reachable in about an hour via expressway, making it suitable for use as a vacation home. A notable feature is that additional farmland of 1,622 square meters, currently leased to a tenant, can also be included in the sale. The property is subject to various regulations, including being in a sediment disaster special warning zone and under the Agricultural Land Law.
The surrounding area of Shuto Town is known for its serene, rural atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to the famous Dassai sake brewery, whose headquarters and store are located about 4.6km from the property. The region is celebrated for its pristine natural environment, so much so that the property description highlights the presence of Genji fireflies dancing in the landscape, a sign of excellent water and air quality. The closest major landmark is the historic and iconic Kintai-kyo Bridge in Iwakuni City, a stunning wooden arch bridge and a designated National Treasure of Japan.
