Traditional Japanese Home in Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture
This property, listed as 'No. 46 Miura no Ie' (Miura's House), is a charming, traditional Japanese house available for rent in the scenic town of Kihoku, Mie Prefecture. Built in January 1959, this 67-year-old wooden structure offers a spacious 73.21 square meters (approximately 22.14 tsubo) of living space arranged in a 4K layout, providing four separate rooms plus a kitchen. The main living areas benefit from a south-facing orientation, ensuring ample natural light.
Key equipment and facilities include a traditional pit toilet (汲取), propane gas for utilities, and public water supply. The property features separate bathroom and toilet rooms, a bath with a reheating function, and flooring that is a mix of carpet and other materials. While there is no dedicated parking space on-site, parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. The monthly rent is set at 25,000 JPY with a security deposit (敷金) of the same amount. There is no key money (礼金) required. The property is currently vacant and ready for occupancy, with the specific move-in date open for discussion.
It is critically important to note the agent's special remarks: To arrange a viewing or express a purchase interest, you must first register as a user with the Kihoku Town Akiya Bank. For full details, please visit the At Home Kihoku Town page at the provided URL. The handover of the property is also subject to consultation.
The home is located in the Miura area of Kihoku Town, a peaceful region known for its natural beauty along the coast of Mie. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Kii Peninsula, on which Kihoku Town sits, is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its sacred sites and pilgrimage routes. The closest major landmark is the stunning Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of the three grand shrines of the Kumano Sanzan, renowned for its iconic Nachi Falls, the tallest waterfall in Japan.