Spacious Traditional Home with Land and Storage in Hofu
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial traditional Japanese home set on over 1,000 square meters of land in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The main house, a two-story wooden structure built in 1932, offers a generous 243.48 square meters of living space with a 9DK layout, providing ample room for a large family or creative use. The property includes a large storage warehouse and comes with attached farmland, ideal for those seeking a self-sufficient or agricultural lifestyle.
Critical agent notes have been translated and must be considered: The land consists of three registered plots: residential land (1075-1) at 650.50 square meters, cultivated field (1076-1) at 204 square meters, and miscellaneous land (1075-3) at 205 square meters. An application for permission under Article 3 of the Agricultural Land Law is required for transactions. The property is located within a sediment disaster warning zone. An extension was added to the building in August 1999.
Utilities include well water and a propane gas system, with a septic tank for drainage. Parking is available for two vehicles at no extra cost. The property is currently vacant, with the timing of handover open for consultation. The location offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining accessible, with JR Hofu Station approximately 4.5km away.
The area of Hofu is rich in history, having once flourished as the provincial capital of Suo. An interesting local fact is that Hofu is home to one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, Hofu Tenmangu, dedicated to the scholar Sugawara no Michizane. The city enjoys a mild Seto Inland Sea climate. The closest major landmark is the scenic Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, a nationally significant cultural site known for its beautiful plum groves and historic architecture.
