A Traditional Japanese Home in Yosano, Kyoto, Awaiting Renovation
This property, located in the town of Yosano in Kyoto Prefecture, is a spacious wooden house built in December 1972, offering a total floor area of 149.55 square meters on a 168.59 square meter plot of land. The layout is a 5K configuration, featuring five rooms and a kitchen, providing ample space for family living. The home includes both Western and Japanese-style rooms, a kitchen, two toilets, and a bath. Parking is available on-site. The property is currently vacant and ready for new ownership.
According to the agent's special notes, this property requires significant renovation. Potential buyers should be prepared for a substantial refurbishment project. Furthermore, the notes advise that information regarding hazard maps should be confirmed from the "Town Information" section, indicating the importance of checking local flood and sediment disaster risks.
The town of Yosano is situated in northern Kyoto, known historically as a production center for the high-quality silk fabric "Tango Chirimen" and as the hometown of famous literary figures like Yosa Buson and the couple Tekkan and Akiko Yosano. The area boasts a rich blend of mountains, rivers, and sea, with fertile plains and proximity to the iconic Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. The location offers a peaceful, nature-surrounded lifestyle while remaining accessible, approximately a 90-minute drive from central Kyoto via the Kyoto Jukan Expressway.