Historic 1958 Home in Takaoka, Toyama
This property, located at 493 Nishimachi in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is a spacious two-story house built in October 1958. With a total floor area of 107.46 square meters and a land size of 112.39 square meters, it offers a 6SLDK layout, providing six rooms plus a living room, dining room, and kitchen, ideal for a large family or those desiring ample space. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate handover.
The home is equipped with public water supply, city gas, and a sewer drainage system. It is situated in a Category I Residential Zone within an urbanization promotion area, with land rights held as ownership. The property is listed for sale at a price of 500,000 yen.
The area of Takaoka is rich in history and craftsmanship. Founded as a castle town for the Maeda clan in the early Edo period, the city has been a center for traditional industries like copperware, lacquerware, and sedge hats for over 400 years. An interesting fact is that Takaoka is home to the Great Buddha of Takaoka (Takaoka Daibutsu), one of Japan's three great bronze Buddha statues, a testament to the city's renowned metalworking heritage. The closest major landmark is the scenic and historic Zuiryū-ji Temple, a National Treasure known for its beautiful Zen architecture and gardens.
