Historic Nagaya-Style Home with Riverside Views in Kasaoka, Okayama
This unique property, listed as Kasaoka City Akiya Bank No.178, is a traditional Japanese nagaya (row house) located along a river in the quiet residential neighborhood of Yoshihama, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. The home, built in 1933 (Showa 8), offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with 137.71 square meters of floor space on a 263.00 square meter corner plot. The property features a beautiful garden and a traditional goemon-buro (iron bathtub heated from below).
The area of Kasaoka offers a blend of coastal and rural living within Okayama Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that Kasaoka is famous for its 'Kasaoka Bay' area, which is a nationally designated place of scenic beauty and a habitat for the rare Japanese horseshoe crab. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Kasaoka Islands, a scenic archipelago accessible via ferry, known for its stunning coastal landscapes and hiking trails.
