A Traditional Kominka in Yawatahama, Ehime
This property is a traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house) located in the Yashiro district of Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture. It is situated facing a national highway, though traffic volume is reportedly not excessively high. The land is on a slightly elevated level, offering potential for redevelopment; one could demolish the existing structure, level part of the land for parking, and build a new home. The location is convenient, with Yashiro Jinja bus stop just a one-minute walk away and a junior high school within 500 meters.
According to the agent's special notes, the land is planned to be subdivided (分筆). Therefore, the exact land area is subject to consultation, but it is estimated to be approximately 270 square meters. The property itself features a 6K layout across a total floor area of 98.34 square meters within a two-story wooden structure. Key amenities include parking for two or more cars, city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a bath with a reheating function, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a corner lot location. It is described as being in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood, suitable for multi-generational living.
Yawatahama City is a historic port city on the western coast of Ehime, known for its fishing industry and mandarin oranges. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Yawatahama Grand Sumo Tournament, a unique event where local fishermen, not professional sumo wrestlers, compete in a ring set up on the beach. The area is also a gateway to the scenic Uwa-kai (Uwa Sea) and is within driving distance of the renowned Uchiko-za, a beautifully preserved Kabuki theater in the nearby town of Uchiko, a designated Important Cultural Property and part of a historic preservation district.
