Compact Two-Story Nagaya Townhouse in Shimoichi Town, Nara
This property is a compact two-story nagaya (traditional row house) located in the quiet residential area of Shimoichi Town, Nara Prefecture. It is a registered property with the Shimoichi Town Akiya Bank, a scheme designed to match vacant houses with new residents. The house offers a 4DK layout, providing four rooms plus a dining-kitchen area, within a total building area of 64.04 square meters on a 56.65 square meter plot of land.
Critical agent notes have been translated from the original Japanese listing. The equipment and facilities include: no bath, electricity, city water supply, cesspit (night soil collection), and propane gas. Important special notes state that to receive information on this property, registration with the 'Shimoichi Town Akiya Bank' is required. Furthermore, the operation of the equipment has not been confirmed, and the property has no bath. The key feature highlighted is that this is an Akiya Bank registered property.
The property is situated in a south-facing, quiet neighborhood. It is a corner lot and includes amenities such as a system kitchen, two toilets, a monitor-equipped intercom, and parking for two or more vehicles. The construction year is unknown, and the building is a two-story wooden structure. The property is for sale at a price of 2,000,000 yen.
Shimoichi Town is nestled in the scenic Yoshino region of Nara, an area famed for its ancient cedar forests and deep historical connections. The region is a gateway to the spiritual heartland of Japan's mountain worship. The closest major landmark is the revered Yoshino Mountain area, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its thousands of cherry trees, historic temples, and as a center for Shugendo ascetic practices.
