Tokuyama Kominka in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture
This distinctive Kominka, located in the heart of Tokuyama village, presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of traditional Japanese architecture. The property features a sharp, sloping roof and a slightly slouched profile, originally thatched, which exemplifies the unique farmhouse style of the Kohoku region. It is an old and valuable property that conveys this historical architectural style to the present day.
The main house is connected to a small old house called an "Inkyō," a traditional retirement home in the Kohoku area, providing convenience with many rooms. The property includes parking spaces and has two or more sheds attached. The total land area is a substantial 1,544.74 square meters, of which 1,008 square meters is designated as farmland. Please note that approval by the local agricultural committee may be required for the purchase. The total floor area of the buildings is 132.82 square meters. The age of the building is unknown.
Located in the northern part of Lake Biwa at the eastern edge of the Kohoku Plain near a mountain rich in nature, Tokuyama village is known as a place where red cluster amaryllis bloom in early autumn. The area is convenient for various outdoor activities related to Lake Biwa and the surrounding mountains. For transportation, the nearest Shinkansen station, Maibara, is directly connected to major cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and is approximately an 18.4 km (about 30-minute) drive from the property.