Spacious Historic Home on a Large Plot in Himeji's Shikama Ward
This unique property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with substantial space. Located in Himeji City's Shikama Ward, this is a 126-year-old traditional Japanese house (kominka) built in 1901. The property sits on a generous plot of approximately 408.69 square meters (about 123 tsubo), offering a vast garden perfect for gardening enthusiasts. The main house features a 9SLDK layout, including a storage room (S), providing ample room for a large family or creative use of space.
The home is equipped with a counter kitchen, allowing for interaction with family while cooking. It utilizes cost-effective and environmentally friendly city gas. Key amenities include a system kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, bath with reheating function, bathroom dryer, washbasin with shower, washlet toilet, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor intercom, and floor heating. Notable features of the property are that it is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a parking space (one car, free of charge). Other equipment includes public water supply, city gas, sewer system, and hot water supply.
According to the agent's notes, the property is currently vacant and ready for viewing. Important remarks include: The property is subject to Article 22 area regulations. There is a separate building: a two-story wooden structure with tile roof built in 1949 (Showa 24), with a total floor area of 78.66 square meters (39.33 sqm per floor). There are also two attached wooden, tile-roofed single-story buildings of 4.62 sqm and 3.30 sqm, with unknown construction years. A setback of approximately 8.89 square meters is required if rebuilding. The transaction type is exclusive dedicated agency.
The area of Shikama in Himeji offers convenient daily living with several commercial facilities nearby, including AEON Himeji River City, La Muu Himeji Minami, and various supermarkets. For a major cultural excursion, the property is within a reasonable distance of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most iconic and pristine feudal castles, famously known as the "White Heron Castle" for its elegant white appearance.
