Historic Meiji-Era Home with Land and Mountain Views in Mine City
This unique property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. This wooden house, built in the 12th year of the Meiji era (1879), stands on a generous 562.17 square meter plot of land. The total floor area is 269.8 square meters (approximately 81 tsubo), providing ample space. The property includes four parking spaces.
Key equipment and features have been detailed. The water supply is from the municipal system. The kitchen uses gas, while the bath heating system runs on kerosene. The toilet is a traditional Japanese-style (washiki) pit toilet. The house became vacant in November of Reiwa 2 (2020). The sale price is set at 500,000 yen. Pets are allowed. The land includes both a field (畑) and a rice paddy (田). Additional facilities include a storage shed (倉庫) and attached woodland/mountain forest (山林). Please note there is a specific condition regarding the shed: it requires an additional 100,000 yen. There are no land use restrictions. Those interested in more details are requested to first register as a potential user.
The surrounding area of Mine City in Yamaguchi Prefecture is known for its rich natural landscapes and geological history, being part of the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to the Akiyoshido cave, one of the largest limestone caves in Japan. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau, a vast grassland dotted with limestone formations, offering breathtaking views and hiking opportunities.
