Former Ryokan with Stunning Views of the Tadami River in Oku-Aizu
This distinctive two-story house, with its characteristic red roof, stands at the foot of a bridge in the Shiozawa district of Tadami Town, the 'Nature Capital' located at the eastern edge of Oku-Aizu. The property was formerly operated as a minshuku (Japanese-style guesthouse), and traces of this past can still be seen in the entrance and the second-floor Japanese-style rooms. A major highlight is the breathtaking, expansive view of the majestic Tadami River directly from the second-floor hallway and rooms, offering a private, front-row seat to this natural spectacle.
The property is equipped with electricity, public water supply plus a private water system, an individual septic tank (単独浄化槽), and parking (PG). Important notes from the agent include: the building is unregistered (未登記建物), so the floor area for each level is an approximation and may differ from the actual condition. Furthermore, as the property is within the ordinary zone of the Echigo Sanzan Tadami Quasi-National Park (越後三山只見国定公園普通地域), any new construction, extension, or reconstruction of a building exceeding 13 meters in height or 1,000 square meters in total floor area requires a prior notification to be submitted 30 days before work commences.
Despite its prime riverside location, the house is situated on high ground, making it a low-risk property for flooding. This unique feature, combined with its former use, presents an excellent opportunity to consider purchasing it as a valuable minshuku or vacation rental facility in the area. The location offers a serene lifestyle deeply connected to nature, with the Tadami River—which originates from the famous Oze Marsh, Japan's largest highland marsh—flowing gently through the landscape.
The area is part of the stunning Oku-Aizu region, known for its pristine forests, dramatic gorges, and traditional thatched-roof houses. A major nearby landmark is the Tadami River itself, famed for its scenic beauty, especially the iconic view from the Tadami River Bridge No. 1, a popular spot for photographers capturing the train winding through the valley.