Spacious 5DK Home on Expansive Grounds in Tomioka, Gunma
This property is a spacious 5DK detached house built in March 1972, offering over 54 years of history on a generous plot of land exceeding 190 tsubo (approximately 634 square meters). The home benefits from excellent sunlight and is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood. The expansive grounds include a large garden perfect for gardening or a home vegetable plot, along with two separate storage buildings, providing ample space for hobbies, storage, or potential projects.
The property is equipped with electricity, city water, a septic tank, and city gas. Inside, the home features traditional Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) and a unique sunken kotatsu (horigotatsu), a heated table set into a recessed floor area, offering cozy comfort during colder months. The home also includes a system kitchen, two toilets, a monitor-equipped intercom, and parking for two or more vehicles. Its corner lot location adds to its privacy and appeal.
Located in the Shimotakase area of Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, the property offers convenient access to commercial facilities, a nursery school, and medical clinics, making daily life comfortable. The nearest major station is Joshu-Tomioka Station on the Joshin Dentetsu Joshin Line, approximately 3.2km away by car.
The surrounding Tomioka area is deeply significant in Japan's modern industrial history. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites,' a key location in the development of Japan's silk industry. This historic mill, along with other related sites in the region, offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan's Meiji-era industrialization and is a major cultural landmark for visitors and residents alike.
