Traditional Japanese Farmhouse with Agricultural Land in Kamiakawa Town
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Japanese farmhouse (kominka) complete with substantial agricultural land, ideal for those seeking a countryside lifestyle. The main house offers a generous 250.22 square meters of floor space across two stories, situated on a 276.23 square meter plot. The layout includes Japanese-style rooms (washitsu), and the home is equipped with separate bath and toilet facilities, a bath with re-heating function, two toilets, a system kitchen, and monitor-equipped intercom. Utilities include electricity, water supply, and sewerage. The property is south-facing, located in a quiet residential area, and is a corner lot. Parking is available for two or more vehicles, and city gas is supplied.
Critical agent notes provide essential details. The equipment and facilities include a separate bath and toilet room, toilet, bath, electricity, water supply, sewerage, and Japanese-style rooms. Special remarks indicate that rental consultation is possible. Crucially, the property comes with significant attached land: two plots of farmland totaling 448 square meters, three rice paddy plots totaling 1,200.74 square meters, one forest plot of 211 square meters, and one wild field plot of 305 square meters. It is also noted that the property falls within a hillside collapse hazard zone on the Kamiakawa Town Disaster Hazard Map. The total number of households on the property is one, and there is a legal requirement for notification under the Agricultural Land Law.
The property is located in the serene setting of Kamiakawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, within a ten-minute walk from JR Hatakatsu Line's Teramae Station. The area offers a peaceful rural escape while maintaining good transport links. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most iconic and pristine feudal castles, is approximately a 40-minute drive away, offering a stunning piece of living history and architecture. This property is perfectly suited for those looking to embrace agricultural life or a multi-generational living arrangement in a traditional home.
