Traditional Kominka in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture
This property offers a rare opportunity to own a traditional Japanese Kominka, built in 1978, complete with a separate storage building. The house is fully connected to the municipal sewage system and utilizes an all-electric setup, featuring an EcoCute heat pump system for the stove and water heating, meaning no gas is required. The property is situated in the Tawata area of Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture.
It is important to note that this property is located within a Landslide Disaster Caution Area, designated as a Yellow Zone. Prospective buyers should be aware of this condition. The land spans 230.97 square meters with a total floor area of 164.37 square meters across the main house and storage building.
The location provides excellent connectivity, being approximately a 10-minute drive from both the JR and Shinkansen Maibara Station. Within a 20-minute drive, you can reach downtown Nagahama, a vibrant area known for its stylish restaurants, shops, and numerous glass workshop studios, reflecting the region's famous craft heritage. The area is rich in history and natural beauty, being part of the Biwako Quasi-National Park, which surrounds Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake.
