Spacious Two-Story House with Garden in Ikeda Town, Hokkaido
This rental property is a detached house located in Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, offering a comfortable 2LDK layout. The monthly rent is 40,000 JPY with no additional management or common area fees. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
Translated agent notes provide essential details. The equipment includes a toilet, bidet toilet seat, separate bath and toilet, bath reheating function, shower, window in the bathroom, vanity sink, gas kitchen, a kitchen area of 5 tatami mats or larger, a back door, underfloor storage, storage shed, air conditioning, kerosene heating, BS antenna terminal, indoor laundry machine space, lighting in all rooms, propane gas, tap water, public water supply, sewer system, kerosene water heating, bicycle parking, and motorcycle parking space. Special notes indicate this is a registered 'Akiya Bank' (vacant house) property and features a home vegetable garden. Remarks highlight that Ikeda Town has initiated a 'New Life Support Subsidy for Ikeda Town Relocation' program starting in fiscal year 2025 to reduce initial costs for younger generations (45 years old and below) moving to the town. Applicants are advised to consult with the Ikeda Town Office Regional Promotion Division before moving, as subsidies are subject to budget availability.
The house itself is a two-story wooden structure built in July 1969. It has a total floor area of 86.12 sqm (approximately 26.05 tsubo) and sits on a generous land plot of 798.66 sqm (approx. 241.59 tsubo). The interior layout consists of a 16-tatami Japanese-style room, a 9-tatami Japanese-style room, and a 15-tatami LDK (living-dining-kitchen). The agent notes that due to many adjoining rooms, it effectively functions as a 2LDK. The property includes a balcony facing south, a private garden, and a sunroom. Parking is available for two cars at no extra cost. Key financial terms are favorable: no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), no renewal fee, and a two-year contract period. A guarantee company (Japan Safety) is required, with an initial guarantee fee of 20,000 JPY. Pets, musical instruments, and use as an office are open for discussion.
The location is highly convenient for daily life, with a supermarket, convenience store, home center, post office, and a police box all within walking distance. The property is a 12-minute walk from Ribetsu Station on the Nemuro Main Line. The area is part of the vast Tokachi region of Hokkaido, famous for its agricultural produce. An interesting local fact is that Ikeda Town is known for its wine production, being one of the northernmost wine-producing regions in Japan. The closest major tourist attraction is the expansive Lake Toya, a beautiful caldera lake and a UNESCO Global Geopark, located approximately 80 kilometers to the southwest, renowned for its hot springs and scenic boat tours.
