A Traditional Home with Potential in Tono, Iwate
This property, listed as Akiya No. 25-022, is a traditional wooden house located in the scenic city of Tono, Iwate Prefecture. The main structure was built in 1950 (Showa 25), with a second-floor addition constructed in 1990 (Heisei 2), though this extension is currently unregistered. The house offers a total floor area of 137.94 square meters spread across its layout, situated on a generous 828.59 square meter plot of residential land.
Critical agent notes provide essential details about the property's current condition. The water supply is from the public system, but there is a noted pipe break that requires attention. The drainage system is a traditional cesspit (pit toilet). Electricity is available, and the bath and hot water are supplied by a kerosene boiler. The agent explicitly states that all these systems have not been used for a long period and therefore require verification. Parking space is available on the premises. For viewings and further details, interested parties are instructed to contact the listed real estate agent, Kojima Real Estate.
The property is located in the Kamigo district of Tono, a city deeply rooted in Japanese folklore and known as the setting for many legends collected in "Tono Monogatari" (The Legends of Tono). The area offers a tranquil, rural lifestyle surrounded by mountains and rice fields. A major landmark nearby is the Kappabuchi Pool, a famous site in Tono's folklore associated with mythical water creatures called kappa, which is part of the larger Tono Furusato Village, a cultural park dedicated to preserving the region's unique heritage and stories.
