Property Overview: A Traditional House Near the Kumano Kodo in Nachikatsuura

This property is a wooden, single-story house offering a 4LDK layout, located in the town of Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture. The building covers 83.17 square meters, and there is a separate storage shed of 6.30 square meters. The total land area is 285.68 square meters. The property is currently vacant and is being sold as-is, including the existing building and fixtures.

The house was previously used as a vacation home by the owner's family, who would visit once a year for the Obon period. It is situated in a nature-rich environment, close to both a river and the sea. The property is also near the entrance to the Kumano Kodo, a UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage route. The area is noted for its tourist attractions, including Nachi Falls, one of Japan's three great waterfalls, and the Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine. The seller mentions that some neighboring traditional houses are being operated as tourist accommodations, suggesting a potential for similar use.

Access to the property has improved due to its proximity to a bypass road. The nearest train station is Kii-Taishi Station on the JR Kisei Main Line, which is about a 4-minute drive away. The Ichiya bus stop is approximately a 12-minute walk from the house. Utilities include propane gas, public water supply, and an independent septic tank. The property is located on a road with frontage of 2.5 meters on the east side and 4.5 meters on the east side. It is also noted that there are plans for Japan's first private rocket launch site to be built in the neighboring town of Kushimoto.

The asking price is 4,000,000 yen, which is negotiable. The property is being sold based on the official land registry, and the current condition is as-is. The seller is based in the Kanto region and is looking to sell as soon as possible, though viewings may require some coordination as they are only available locally during specific dates in August 2025.