A Traditional Countryside Home with an Irori and Wood-Fired Bath in Joetsu, Niigata

This property is a genuine traditional Japanese house, a kominka, located in the Nada-ku Higashi-Kamoda area of Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. Priced at 2,500,000 yen, this 5DK home offers a unique lifestyle immersed in nature. The property features an irori (sunken hearth) where you can enjoy a coffee, and a wood-fired bath (薪風呂) for a truly rustic bathing experience. The interior includes a doma (earthen floor) area suitable for keeping livestock. The home has a spacious plot of approximately 193 tsubo (639.97 sqm) with a building area of 158.96 sqm. The property is connected to the public water supply and uses individual LPG gas. Parking is available for three or more cars. The house was built in January 1975 and is a single-story wooden structure. The property is located in a quiet area, surrounded by nature. It is important to note that a septic tank has not been installed, and the property is located in a landslide warning zone. The home is being offered for sale by Takada Design Studio, and the listing agent is Atsumi Inaba. This property is ideal for those seeking a dual-life base or a full-time residence in a serene, natural environment.