NO.18: A Mountain-Side Home Steps from the Kongo-san Trailhead
This unique property, located in the scenic village of Chihaya Akasaka, Osaka Prefecture, offers a rare opportunity for those seeking a life close to nature. The house is a reinforced concrete and wood structure built 28 years ago, with a total floor area of approximately 115.68㎡ spread across three stories. The layout is practical and spacious: the first floor houses a garage, bath, and washroom; the second floor features a 7.5-tatami Western-style room, a 10.5-tatami LDK (living-dining-kitchen), and a toilet; the third floor includes two 6-tatami Japanese-style rooms, a 6-tatami Western-style room, a balcony, and attic storage.
Critical agent notes provide essential details on the property's facilities and location. The equipment includes electricity (already connected), propane gas, a kerosene-heated bath, city water supply, a septic tank for sewage, a Western-style flush toilet, and parking for two cars. Special notes on accessibility state: it is about a 12-minute walk to the bus stop, approximately 16 minutes by car to Nankai Electric Railway's Chihayaguchi Station, about 19 minutes by car to the Chihaya Akasaka Village Office, and about a 3-minute walk to a clinic. Most notably, the property is situated immediately adjacent to the Kongo-san (Mount Kongo) trailhead.
The area of Chihaya Akasaka is rich in history and natural beauty, famously known as the birthplace of the loyalist Kusunoki Masashige. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property's prime location is a major draw. You can literally step out your door and begin hiking the trails of Mount Kongo, a major peak in the Kongo-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park. This park offers extensive hiking routes, stunning seasonal scenery, and is a popular destination for residents of the Kansai region.