Spacious Traditional Wooden Home in Historic Takaoka with Riverfront Access
This substantial property at 495 Shimizu-cho 1-chome in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, presents a rare opportunity to own a classic Japanese wooden home on a generous plot of land. Priced at 3,300,000 yen, the house was built in May 1969 and offers a total floor area of 170.29 square meters across a 6DK layout, plus two unfinished rooms, providing ample space for a large family or creative renovation projects. The land size is a significant 240.18 square meters.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with public water supply, public gas, and propane. Drainage is connected to the public sewer system. A notable feature is the availability of parking space for two vehicles. The property's current status is listed as vacant, and the handover condition is noted as 'as-is' (現況渡し). The land classification is residential land (宅地). For further details, prospective buyers are directed to refer to the Takaoka City Vacant House and Vacant Land Information Bank.
Takaoka City, located in northwestern Toyama Prefecture facing the Sea of Japan, is a city rich in history and craftsmanship. Founded in the early Edo period as a castle town for the Maeda clan, it has developed over 400 years as a center for traditional industries like copperware, lacquerware, and sedge hats. The area is well-connected, with the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train providing access to major metropolitan areas in approximately three hours. A major landmark near the property is the iconic Zuiryu-ji Temple, a National Treasure and a masterpiece of Edo-period Zen architecture, located a short distance away in the heart of Takaoka.