Spacious Traditional Japanese Home in Minano with Land and Mountain Views

This property is a detached house located at 454-1 Obuchi, Minano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. It is listed for sale at 4,800,000 JPY. The property consists of both land and a building, with a land area of 308 square meters (approximately 93.05 tsubo) and a building area of 113 square meters (approximately 34.31 tsubo). The building is a two-story wooden structure built in April 1969 (Showa 44). The floor plan is unique, featuring multiple traditional Japanese rooms: on the first floor, there are two 6-tatami mat rooms, one 8-tatami mat room, and one wooden-floored area; the second floor contains two 6-tatami mat rooms. The property is equipped with an Eco Cute hot water system, individual propane gas, public water supply, and a septic tank. It is located outside the city planning area, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. Road access is via a municipal road on the west side.

Important special notes from the agent have been translated and must be carefully considered. The property boundary is not disputed, but it cannot be explicitly indicated on-site; confirmation is based on drawings only, and final determination must be conducted by the buyer. As this is a second-hand house, there are signs of aging such as floor stains and stiff fittings. The property is sold as-is, and the seller disclaims liability for any defects. As seen in photos, there are leftover items inside the main building. There is also an unregistered shed at the back of the building, which also contains leftover items. The property is within a cultural property burial area and the Nagatoro-Tamadono Natural Park (ordinary area). When the house was originally built, construction confirmation was not required for new homes outside city planning zones. However, due to revised Building Standards Act enforcement from April 2025, building confirmation will be required for extensions or renovations. As structural calculation documents are not kept, renovations or extensions may not be possible. All inquiries must be made through the 'Contact about this property' button after registering as a user on the Akiya Bank site. Phone inquiries are discouraged as staff are often absent. If no email reply is received within one week, check your spam folder and contact again. For viewings, you must personally inspect the exterior beforehand to understand the local environment and road conditions. Do not enter the property without an appointment. When inspecting the area, avoid causing nuisance to neighbors (e.g., parking on the road or making U-turns on private land). Viewing appointments must be requested at least one week in advance, and you must inform the agent of your preliminary site inspection date. The office is closed on weekends and holidays. This property is only for those intending to live there permanently or stay regularly; it is not for minpaku (private lodging) or whole-house rental purposes. Some repair is needed, with the cost to be borne by the occupant. The property is currently vacant.

Minano Town is a charming area surrounded by mountains in the Chichibu Basin, bordered by Higashichichibu Village to the east, Nagatoro Town and Honjo City to the north, and Chichibu City to the south and west. The Arakawa River flows through the town center. The climate is inland, with strong northwesterly winds and dry, sunny weather in winter, and hot, humid summers. An interesting local fact involves the town's unique geology: along National Route 140 near the Oyahana Bridge over the Arakawa River, you can find an outcrop of piemontite schist (紅簾石片岩). This rock, with its distinctive reddish-purple hue due to manganese-rich piemontite, is globally rare at this scale. It was first reported academically in 1888 by Dr. Bunjiro Koto and is now a designated National Natural Monument and part of the Chichibu Geo Park. The closest major tourist attraction is the Nagatoro Line Kudari, a thrilling boat ride down the Arakawa River, which is highly recommended starting from Minano Town.