Spacious Traditional Home on Generous Land in Takaoka, Toyama

This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial traditional Japanese home on a large plot of land in the historic city of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Priced at 4.5 million yen, this vacant house (akiya) offers a total floor area of 199.46 square meters arranged in an expansive 8DK layout, providing ample space for a large family or creative renovation project. The house was built in January 1964, making it over 60 years old, and sits on a generous land area of 1,036.75 square meters within a residential zone.

Essential property equipment and features, as detailed in the agent notes, include water supply from a well, propane gas, a septic tank for drainage, a dedicated bath, a dedicated toilet, and no designated parking spaces, though it is noted that multiple cars can be parked on the premises. The land is classified as residential land within a City Planning Area of Adjustment. The current status is vacant, and the building is unregistered. A separate storage shed (naya) is also present on the property. Importantly, the location falls under Article 43, Clause 11 of local ordinances, where general residential construction is permitted.

The property is located in the Daigo area of Takaoka City. Takaoka is renowned as a historic castle town founded by the Maeda clan in the early Edo period and is famous for its centuries-old traditional crafts, particularly Takaoka copperware. The area offers a blend of rich cultural heritage and modern convenience, with the Hokuriku Shinkansen providing high-speed rail access to major metropolitan areas since 2015. For nature and history enthusiasts, the iconic Zuiryū-ji Temple, a designated National Treasure with stunning Zen architecture, is a major cultural landmark located within the city.