A Traditional Bichu Kominka in Hiroshima, Ideal for New Farmers

This property is a traditional Bichu-style kominka (old private house) located in the Yoshikacho district of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The house features a classic black tile roof and earthen walls, facing southwest for excellent sunlight. The interior retains the original doma (earthen floor) entrance area, preserving its historic atmosphere, while part of the tatami room has been remodeled into a wooden floor, creating a modern living space. The second floor has been converted from the former attic into a habitable room.

According to the agent's notes, the property includes an ancillary building: a two-story kura (storehouse) with a tiled roof, measuring 20.07 square meters on each floor. The land is predominantly rice fields, and the sale is conditional on the house being sold together with the farmland. Therefore, this property is exclusively for current farmers or those aiming to start new farming ventures. The site is flat, terraced, and sloped, with road frontage on the southeast side to a paved public road approximately 3 meters wide. Utilities include electricity and mountain water, with public water supply available for connection. Wastewater is managed via on-site infiltration, requiring a combined purification tank. The property is outside city planning zones.

The area, Yoshikacho, is in the southern part of Miyoshi City. Its connectivity has improved significantly with the opening of the entirely free Onomichi-Matsue Expressway, making it a key transit point between the San'in and Sanyo regions. The property is situated within the Tokuichi settlement, about 10 km south of the Yoshika Interchange. An interesting local fact is that Miyoshi City is known as the "town of clear water" and is where three major rivers—the Gonokawa, Basen, and Saijō—converge. The closest major landmark is the historic Miyoshi City, known for its traditional streetscapes and the Miyoshi Winery, approximately a 20-minute drive away.