DIY Project: Restore a Traditional Japanese Kominka with a Goemonburo Bath and Irori Hearth

This property is a classic Japanese kominka (old folk house) located in a quiet residential area near a river and mountains in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture. The house features unique traditional elements including a Goemonburo-style bath and an irori (sunken hearth). The agent notes highlight that the property is suitable for intermediate DIY enthusiasts, suggesting an opportunity to restore and recreate the authentic kominka atmosphere.

Translated agent notes provide essential details: The property is near a river and mountains, in a quiet residential area, and is a kominka. The remarks describe it as a quiet riverside kominka. Key equipment includes two toilets, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a bathroom with a window, a washroom, a washstand, propane gas, city water, and a septic tank system.

The house itself is a wooden structure with some block construction, built in April 1955. It spans two stories with a total floor area of 196.89 sqm (approx. 59.55 tsubo) on a generous 425.69 sqm (approx. 128.77 tsubo) plot of land. The layout is a spacious 7K, consisting of six Japanese-style rooms (three 6-jo, two 8-jo, one 6-jo) and one 6-jo Western-style room. The property includes a balcony, a garden, and free parking.

The area of Saiki City in Oita offers a blend of coastal and mountainous scenery. An interesting local fact is that Saiki is historically known for its shipbuilding and maritime culture. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Takasaki Mountain, famous for its wild monkey park where troops of Japanese macaques roam freely, offering a unique wildlife experience.