Spacious Traditional Home in Historic Echizen Town with Unique Features
This substantial property, located in the serene Oda district of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Japan's rich cultural landscape. The wooden structure, built in January 1989, offers a generous total floor area of 223.5 square meters on a 193.21 square meter plot of land. The home features a traditional Japanese-style room alongside multiple Western-style rooms, providing versatile living spaces. A unique and charming feature is the inclusion of a horigotatsu, a sunken kotatsu table, perfect for cozy family gatherings during colder months.
According to the agent's notes, this property was previously used as a combined residence and cram school (学習塾併用住宅). Its location is highly convenient, with supermarkets and drug stores nearby. It is also situated close to the historic Tsuru-ga Jinja (劔神社), a shrine with deep connections to the famous warlord Oda Nobunaga. The property is currently vacant and available with full ownership rights. Parking is available, and utilities include public water and sewer drainage systems.
Echizen Town is a region celebrated for its natural beauty and traditional crafts. Nestled between the Japan Sea and the Nyu Mountains, the area is famous for its production of the prized Echizen-gani snow crab. The Echizen Coast is also renowned as one of Japan's three major habitats for the Japanese narcissus (Echizen Suisen), offering stunning seasonal views. The town is a hub for traditional culture, being home to the historic Echizen-yaki pottery, counted among Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. A major landmark nearby is the iconic Tojinbo Cliffs, a spectacular series of rugged basaltic rock formations along the Sea of Japan coast, designated as a Natural Monument and a Place of Scenic Beauty.