A Timeless Traditional Kominka Offering a Unique Lifestyle in Kurayoshi
This property is a registered Akiya Bank listing, presenting a rare opportunity to own a character-filled traditional Japanese house (kominka) with a storied past. The two-story wooden structure stands on a generous 499.16 sqm corner plot, featuring a 103.80 sqm living space. The layout is a spacious 5DK, providing ample room for a family or creative use. The home includes a Japanese-style room (washitsu), adding to its authentic charm.
Key equipment and facilities include separate bathroom and toilet (B/T), two toilet locations, a bath with a window, electricity, water supply, sewerage, and propane gas. The property also boasts a two-story warehouse within the grounds, which includes an external toilet, and a garden area. Parking is available for two or more vehicles.
Special notes highlight the convenient proximity to local amenities: a nursery school (approx. 450m), a public elementary school (approx. 1.7km), a public junior high school (approx. 1.1km), a post office (approx. 550m), a supermarket (approx. 750m), a convenience store (approx. 950m), a hospital (approx. 550m), and a hot spring (onsen) approximately 14.7km away. The location is in a quiet residential area and is noted for being near the start station of the line.
The area of Kurayoshi in Tottori Prefecture is rich in natural beauty and history. An interesting local fact is that Kurayoshi is famous for its traditional *Kurayoshi-gasuri* indigo kasuri fabric, a craft with over 200 years of history. The city offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle while remaining well-connected. The closest major landmark is the stunning Tottori Sand Dunes, a vast coastal desert landscape and a premier tourist attraction in Japan, located within a reasonable driving distance.
