Spacious Traditional Wooden Home in Daisen City, Akita
This property, listed as Daisen City Akiya Bank No. 71, is a substantial detached house located in the Kakumagawa district of Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. Built in August 1975, this 50-year-old wooden structure offers a generous total floor area of 177.75 square meters arranged over two stories in a 5LDK layout, providing ample space for family living. The property sits on a sizable plot of land measuring 395.67 square meters, featuring a south-facing main facade for excellent sunlight, a dedicated garden area, and parking space for up to three vehicles.
Key equipment and features include a public water supply, a public sewage treatment tank (jōkasō), a designated laundry area, a bath with a reheating function, and an IH cooktop kitchen. The property is currently vacant. Important notes from the agent indicate that a viewing session is scheduled from February 19th (Thursday) to February 23rd (Monday), available by appointment with same-day bookings accepted. The seller is planning renovation work for March 2026, which will include exterior landscaping, roof and exterior wall painting, and interior refurbishments such as wallpaper replacement, tatami mat resurfacing, floor tile overlay, and fixture replacements. A significant point is that the property comes with a two-year warranty covering roof leaks, major structural defects or corrosion, and failures or leaks in water supply and drainage pipes from the date of handover. Furthermore, new lighting fixtures are planned for installation, allowing new residents to begin their life immediately upon moving in.
Daisen City, situated in the southern inland region of Akita, is renowned as a "nature-rich rice-producing area" and is famously known as the 'Town of Fireworks' for its monthly fireworks displays. It hosts the nationally famous Omagari National Fireworks Competition. The area is blessed with rich natural scenery across all four seasons, traditional festivals, and delicious local cuisine centered on its high-quality rice. For outdoor enthusiasts, the iconic Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake and a major tourist attraction known for its stunning cobalt-blue waters, is approximately a 30-minute drive away, offering year-round scenic beauty and recreational activities.
