Fully Renovated Kominka with Hot Spring-Style Bath in Awara Onsen Town
This property is a fully renovated single-story kominka (traditional Japanese house) located in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture. The house sits on a spacious 614.63 m² corner lot, offering excellent sunlight and ventilation with open views to the east and south. The property has undergone a comprehensive renovation in November 2025, including all water areas (kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washbasin, water heater, and water supply/drainage pipes), the entire interior (floors, walls, ceilings, and fittings with full wallpaper replacement), and the exterior (roof and outer walls).
Key features include a custom-made counter kitchen with abundant cedar paneling, allowing for communication with family while cooking. The expansive 27.5-jo (approx. 44.4 m²) living room features high ceilings and a wood-burning stove. The bathroom is a highlight, equipped with a Shigaraki ware ceramic bathtub, walls and ceiling finished with natural cedar paneling, and a floor laid with granite-style tiles reminiscent of hot spring inns, offering a resort-like relaxation experience daily. The custom-made washbasin vanity is crafted from a single piece of wood. Other notable equipment includes a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor doorphone, underfloor heating, and an all-electric system. The property is also barrier-free and south-facing.
Additional equipment details: public water supply, propane gas, sewer system, dedicated bath, gas stove (three-burner), water heater with reheating function, indoor laundry machine space, flooring, TV doorphone, heated toilet seat, counter kitchen, separate washroom, bathroom size over 1 tsubo (approx. 1.6m x 1.8m), lighting fixtures included, auto bath, wide spacing from neighboring houses, water purifier/activator, water-saving toilet, energy-saving water heater, garden over 10 m², double-glazed windows/sash, ceiling height over 2.5m, suitable for a vacation home, single-story, kominka-style, with good views. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate handover.
The location in Awara City is a major draw. The area is famed for its Awara Onsen hot spring district, one of the leading hot spring resorts in the Hokuriku region, known for its sodium chloride springs beneficial for neuralgia and muscle pain. A short 10-minute drive away, you can find Mikuni Sunset Beach, the Yua-port day-trip hot spring facility, and Mikuni Fishing Port, offering opportunities for swimming, sea fishing, walks, and enjoying fresh seafood. Furthermore, the area is a haven for golf enthusiasts with numerous golf courses nearby. This location is ideal for a vacation home, permanent relocation, or even a wellness facility, providing an escape from city noise for an elegant lifestyle.
