Spacious Traditional Home with Ancillary Buildings at the Foot of Mount Aokura
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial traditional Japanese home set on a generous 626.2 sqm plot in the naturally rich and livable environment at the foot of Mount Aokura in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture. The main house is a two-story wooden structure with a total floor area of 306.12 sqm, originally built in 1956 (Showa 31). The listing notes that this date is based on registry information and the actual year may differ.
Essential utilities are in place, including electricity, gas, and tap water. The property is equipped with a septic tank, a bath, a flush toilet, and cable TV connectivity. A critical detail from the agent notes is that the property is not connected to the public sewer system. Instead, it uses an on-site septic tank (净化槽/jōkasō), for which the owner will be responsible for associated fees including night soil pumping charges, maintenance inspection fees, and cleaning fees.
The property includes significant ancillary buildings. There is a two-story, tile-roofed wooden storage shed with 46.96 sqm on each floor (totaling 93.92 sqm), and a separate single-story, tile-roofed wooden garage measuring 17.33 sqm. The listing indicates that some minor repairs are needed. The property is for sale with an owner-asking price of 1.8 million yen.
For inquiries or viewing requests, contact the Asago City Akiya Bank Desk (Tel: 079-672-1492). The intermediary and brokerage services for this property are handled by Tanaka Komuten Co., Ltd., a member of the Hyogo Prefecture Real Estate Transaction Association's Tajima Branch. However, viewings are arranged exclusively through the aforementioned city desk.
The area of Asago offers a serene lifestyle surrounded by nature. An interesting historical fact is that the nearby Ikuno Silver Mine was one of Japan's most productive silver mines, operating for nearly 400 years until 1973 and contributing significantly to the region's development. The closest major landmark is the iconic Takeda Castle Ruins, often referred to as the "Castle in the Sky" for the breathtaking sea of clouds that sometimes envelops it at sunrise.
