A 150-Year-Old Traditional Kominka with Guest House Potential in Noto

This property presents a rare opportunity to own a well-preserved 150-year-old traditional Japanese kominka (folk house) in the scenic Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The estate comprises a main house, a separate guest house (hanare), a traditional earthen storehouse (kura), and a garage/workshop, all in generally good condition.

The main house is oriented to the east, featuring a beautifully landscaped garden with moss and white granite gravel. This orientation provides stunning views of the sunrise and moonrise, creating a serene and picturesque setting. The property's layout, with multiple outbuildings, offers significant potential for various uses, most notably as a farm-stay inn or guesthouse, capitalizing on the growing interest in rural tourism.

The area, Suzu City, is located at the tip of the Noto Peninsula, a region renowned for its dramatic coastline, traditional salt farms, and deep-rooted cultural practices. An interesting local fact is that the Noto Peninsula is famous for its 'Aenokoto' ritual, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage, where farmers ritually invite and send off the deity of the rice paddy. The closest major landmark is the scenic Rokkozaki Lighthouse, offering panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from the peninsula's northernmost point.