Tranquil Countryside Estate in Joetsu, Niigata
This spacious traditional Japanese house, known as a 'kominka', is located in the serene countryside of Yoshikawa Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. The property, named "Tranquil Countryside Estate," offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of rural Japan. The land spans an impressive 2,195.67 square meters (approximately 664.18 tsubo) of flat, southeast-facing land, providing ample space and excellent sunlight. The main residence is a two-story wooden structure with a tiled roof, built in 1966 (Showa 41), with a total floor area of 180.12 square meters (54.48 tsubo). The layout is an expansive 8DK, offering numerous rooms for flexible living arrangements. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
According to the agent's notes, the property's utilities are connected to Tohoku Electric Power, public water supply, public sewerage, and propane gas. The special features highlight a unique local phenomenon: "In a corner of the nearby vast rice fields, you can suddenly hear high-pitched cries. Despite being next to a busy road, swans seem to be pecking at food. Perhaps because the traffic is heavy, no cars stop. This is a seasonal feature of early winter in this area." The property also includes two unregistered auxiliary buildings: a large garage of 82.64 sqm and a storage shed of 29.74 sqm.
The location boasts excellent access, fronting a wide approximately 20-meter prefectural road for about 22 meters, with additional road frontage on a municipal road at the rear. It is situated 3.8 km from Kubiki Station on the Hokuhoku Line and 7.3 km from the Kakizaki Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. The area is part of the historic Joetsu region, once associated with the famed warlord Uesugi Kenshin. A major landmark nearby is the scenic Kakizaki coastline, part of the larger Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Quasi-National Park, known for its rugged beauty and coastal views.
