A Traditional Japanese Kominka with a Spacious Garden in Tsuyama
This property is a charming traditional Japanese house (kominka) located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture. Built in January 1940, this 86-year-old home offers a nostalgic retreat enveloped in Japan's original scenery. The house features a 3LDK layout with a total floor area of 119.66㎡ on a generous 836.00㎡ plot of land.
The property is equipped with hot water supply, fire alarms/detectors, heated toilet seats, electricity, tap water, a septic tank, a well, side gutters, an engawa (veranda), a garden over 10 tsubo (approx. 33㎡), an indoor laundry space, and air conditioning. Special notes indicate the exact year of construction is unknown. The property fronts a road under Article 42, Paragraph 2 of the Building Standards Act, and there is a possibility of a setback requirement if the building is rebuilt. The entrance lock can only be operated from the inside. Additional structures on the land include two storehouses (kura), a shed, and a single-story dwelling. The eaves of the single-story dwelling slightly encroach onto the municipal road (the boundary has been confirmed).
Key features of the property include its location in a quiet residential area, a distance of over 2 meters to adjacent buildings, no building directly in front, and excellent sunlight exposure. The south-facing garden is spacious, and the property is a corner lot. It also includes parking for two or more cars, city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, suitability for multi-generational living, and a monitor-equipped intercom.
The Tsuyama area is rich in history and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that Tsuyama is home to one of Japan's three major Shinto shrines, Tsuyama Shrine (津山神社), known for its grand autumn festival. The closest major landmark is the historic Tsuyama Castle (津山城), also known as Kakuzan Park, famous for its stunning cherry blossom displays in spring and offering panoramic views of the city from its hilltop ruins.
