A Remarkable Timber-Beamed Kominka with Farmland and Storehouse in Shimane
This is a property located in Shimane Prefecture, home to the famous Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. The seller purchased the property in April 2023 from the previous owner and has since completed renovation work on the kominka's roof, installed a unit bath, and re-floored some rooms. The seller lived there until June 2025, but due to work circumstances, it is now vacant. The seller manages the property once or twice a month but, being far away, has decided to sell. The property includes forest land and miscellaneous land in addition to farmland.
The property's key feature is the exceptional timber beams in the kominka, which are of a quality rarely seen in other houses. The kominka is connected to a two-story extension, providing numerous rooms. The location offers good views and is close to schools, public facilities, banks, convenience stores, supermarkets, and direct farm produce markets. Other structures on the premises include a two-story kura (storehouse) garage and the two-story extension connected to the kominka.
Less desirable aspects include the unrenovated state of this two-story extension, particularly the untouched roof repairs. There is also a possibility of roof leaks or tile displacement on the extension's roof, though this is unconfirmed. Because of this, the property is listed at a discounted price of 5 million yen, and the price is non-negotiable. However, the setup allows one to live in the kominka section while renovating the extension. There is an unused well on the property; the water source is on the land shared with the neighboring property, and it is reportedly now filled in.
The transaction conditions are for a direct sale between individuals. The precise address on Google will only be provided for viewing appointments. The property summary details the location in Ohnan Town, Shimane Prefecture. The land consists of approximately 565 sqm of residential land, about 477 sqm and 300 sqm of fields, roughly 5570 sqm of forest, and miscellaneous woodland. The buildings include the approximately 120 sqm kominka (with the two-story extension: 1st floor ~44 sqm, 2nd floor ~44 sqm), a ~55 sqm farm shed, and the kura, garage, and warehouse. The structures are thatched-roof wooden buildings and tiled-roof wooden buildings. The current status is vacant. The desired price is 5,000,000 yen. The sale is 'as-is' (the previous owner's belongings are about half cleared, but残留物有ります - there are remaining items, please understand). The transaction will be based on the property's current condition and registered area. For the farmland, if the Agricultural Land Law applies, there will be a review of practical farming ability and required documentation.
The property is situated in the scenic countryside of Shimane Prefecture, an area steeped in mythology and home to Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's most important and oldest Shinto shrines. The region is known for its traditional craftsmanship and serene natural landscapes. A notable local landmark is the Ohnan Town Local History Museum, located just 0.75 km from the property, offering insights into the area's cultural heritage.
