Spacious 9DK Family Home in Shonai Town, Yamagata
This substantial property, listed for sale at 3.2 million yen, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a large, well-established home in the peaceful setting of Shonai Town. The residence, built in July 1977, features a generous 9DK layout spread across two stories, providing ample space for a large family or multi-generational living. With a total floor area of 187.93 square meters on a sizable 314.80 square meter corner plot, the home is situated in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood.
Key features and equipment of the property include a system kitchen, two separate toilet facilities, a reheating function for the bath, and a video monitor intercom system. The home is also noted as being suitable for two-generation living. The property is connected to city gas and includes parking for two or more vehicles, adding to its convenience.
The location offers a serene lifestyle with excellent access to nature and local culture. The property is an 8-minute walk from Kariukawa Station on the JR Uetsu West Line, providing regional connectivity. Shonai Town is part of the broader Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, an area renowned for its pristine natural beauty, high-quality rice production, and rich traditional crafts. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Mount Chokai, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, is considered a sacred peak and is a dominant feature of the regional landscape. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Tsuruoka City, a short drive away, which is part of the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy network and is home to the famed Dewa Sanzan shrines, a series of sacred mountains central to Shugendo mountain asceticism.
