Spacious Traditional Home in Tsunan with Easy Access to Nature and Hot Springs
This substantial property, listed as #70 in the Tsunan Akiya Bank, offers a rare opportunity to own a large, well-maintained traditional home in the scenic Niigata countryside. The building is a combined wood and reinforced concrete structure built in July 1982 (Showa 57). It features a generous total floor area spread across three stories, with a unique layout that includes multiple Japanese-style rooms (washitsu), a Western-style room, kitchen, bath, and toilet. The property sits on a land area of approximately 238.75 square meters.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with electricity already connected, propane gas, a simple water system, and is connected to the sewer. The bath is heated by kerosene, and the toilet is a Western-style flush model. A notable feature for this snowy region is the snow-melting roof (yuki yokuro yane), designed to handle heavy winter snowfall. The house has been vacant since October 2025 and the owner plans to clear out any remaining furniture and belongings. The property is designated for residential use and is noted as not requiring repairs (補修不要). Parking is available for one car in the same building and there is outdoor parking space for two additional vehicles.
The sale price is negotiable (応談). For inquiries regarding this specific property, interested parties are directed to contact the handling real estate company, TJ Inc. (株式会社TJ), via their website or phone.
The property is located in the Tatsu-no-Kuchi area of Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture. Tsunan is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, including the surrounding mountains and the Shinano River. The area is famous for its heavy, high-quality snow, which attracts powder snow enthusiasts from around the world. A major tourist attraction nearby is the Matsunoyama Onsen area, one of Japan's three great medicinal hot springs, known for its therapeutic waters and rustic charm, easily accessible from this location.