Address
- Address Honkaikōji-40 Iwakikamedamogamimachi, Yurihonjo, Akita, Japón
- City Yurihonjo
- State/county Akita
- Zip/Postal Code 018-1221
- Country JAPAN
Description
This residential property is located in the peaceful and historic castle district of Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture. Positioned at Honkaikōji-40 Iwakikamedamogamimachi, Yurihonjo, Akita 018-1221, Japón, this spacious 6DK home offers an attractive entry-point opportunity for micro-investors and lifestyle buyers alike. The property is offered at USD 14,286 (based on 2,000,000 JPY at 1 USD = 140) (Additional notary, processing, documentation, and tax expenses are estimated at approximately USD 10,000), representing competitive capital requirements for a detached home with generous land.
The property sits on a freehold plot of 369 m² (3,969 ft²) and features a two-story wooden main building of 125 m² (1,349 ft²). The interior layouts incorporate traditional Japanese tatami rooms alongside functional upgrades, such as a modern system kitchen with an IH induction cooktop. Included in the purchase is a separate detached storage shed built in 1969, measuring approximately 96 m², which provides extensive utility for workshops, storage, or equipment. Additionally, the transaction includes 203 m² of nearby dry farmland, which offers an excellent opportunity for hobby farming, gardening, or cultivating local produce (subject to standard local permission under Article 3 of the Agricultural Land Law).
The location combines tranquil country living with practical accessibility to key historical, natural, and urban landmarks. History enthusiasts will appreciate being situated within a 3-minute drive of the Kameda Castle ruins and the historic Amasagi Village, which preserve the regional legacy of the samurai era. For leisure and relaxation, the Sea of Japan coastline and the nearby Michinoeki Iwaki (roadside station), featuring natural hot springs overlooking the ocean, are reachable within an 8-minute drive.
Strategic connectivity to broader infrastructure is a major benefit of this location. Akita City, the prefectural capital, lies approximately 35 minutes away by car, providing robust access to shopping, dining, and central public facilities. Akita Airport is situated within a 40-minute drive, facilitating convenient domestic air transit with swift connections to metropolitan Tokyo. Furthermore, the foothills of the scenic Mount Chokai, renowned for outdoor recreation, hiking, and stunning panoramic vistas, are within a 45-minute drive. This property serves as an authentic, versatile, and highly cost-effective base to experience northern Japan's rich natural landscapes and historic charm.
Details
CBJ2600488
6
1
125 m²
369 m²
1
1972/01
Floor Plans
Residential Floor Layout
Description:
First Floor
The first floor opens with a windbreak vestibule leading into a central entrance hallway. To the left of the hallway is a traditional suite of three interconnected tatami rooms: a front 6-mat room of 10 m² (105 ft²) with built-in closet storage, a central 8-mat room of 13 m² (140 ft²) equipped with a Buddhist altar alcove and a decorative alcove, and a rear 6-mat room of 10 m² (105 ft²) with additional closet space.
To the right of the central hallway, there is another 8-mat tatami room of 13 m² (140 ft²) featuring an attached sunroom on the side. Behind this section is the kitchen and the staircase. The rear of the first floor is dedicated to household utilities, comprising a washroom with laundry space, a unit bathroom, a separate toilet, and a boiler area next to a service backdoor.
Second Floor
The second floor is designed with a simple and highly functional layout. A central landing at the top of the stairs provides access to two independent private bedrooms. To the left is a 6-mat tatami room of 10 m² (105 ft²), and to the right is an identical 6-mat tatami room of 10 m² (105 ft²). Both upper-floor bedrooms feature dedicated built-in closet spaces.
6
1
125 m² (1.349 ft²)
Features
- Shoe closet
- Bathroom
- Gas cooker
- Curtains
- Peaceful surroundings
- Parking lot
- Excellent views
- Tatami room
- Ideal as a base for tourism/excursions
- Toilet with Bidet (Washlet)
- Garden
- Dining Set
- Living Room Set
- Lamps
- Laundry
- Chest of drawers
- Ofuro
- Wooden floor
- Tatami floor
- Wardrobes in the rooms
- Sofa
- Television
- Window in the bathroom
Additional details
- Layout 6DK (6 Rooms + Dining/Kitchen)
- Structure Wooden / 2-Story
- Building Area 125 m² (1.349 ft²)
- Land Area 369 m² (3.969 ft²)
- Parking 1 Car
- Utilities Propane gas, Public water, Public sewer, Side ditch
- Nearest Station Ugo-Kameda Station (JR Uetsu Main Line) - Approx. 10 minutes by bicycle / 5 minutes by car
- Orientation Not specified
- Tags / Highlights Historical castle town, Farmland included, Yurihonjo Vacant House Bank, Low-cost investment
