Available Japanese Real Estate Properties: Weekly TL;DR

This week's property overview presents a diverse selection of Japanese real estate opportunities ranging from fruit orchard farmhouses to affordable city properties and coastal villa retreats. Each listing offers unique characteristics suited to different lifestyles and budgets across various regions of Japan.

Property 1: Orchard Farmhouse with Self-Sufficient Living – Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture

Location: Oaza Fukanoshi, Obarayama, Kunitomi Town, Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture

Property Type: Used detached house (farmhouse with orchard)

This exceptional single-story farmhouse offers an ideal setup for self-sufficient country living on an expansive 2,487.36m² (26,775 ft²) property. Built in March 1972, the wooden structure with cement-tile roof features a spacious 8LDK layout with 212.72m² (2,290 ft²) of total floor area. The property has been renovated and is described as beautiful and ready for immediate use.

The standout feature of this property is its productive fruit orchard including persimmons, loquats, plums, chestnuts, figs, Hyuganatsu mandarins, pomelo, kumquats, and kiwifruit. Combined with a large vegetable garden, residents can truly embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle. The property also includes multiple attached buildings: a wooden thatched storage shed of 42.40m² (456 ft²) and a wood/steel-framed building of 122.75m² (1,321 ft²) suitable for various uses.

The location offers convenient access to daily amenities, with the center of Aya Town approximately 7 minutes away by car. The area features shops, farm shops, financial institutions, hospitals, grocery stores, and home improvement stores. The property includes bath reheating facilities and is situated on flat land with excellent south-facing exposure along an 8m wide prefectural road.

Transportation access is via Miyazaki Kotsu Goshigi bus stop, which is a 55-minute walk (4,400m) from the property.

Price: ¥11,500,000 (approximately $77,000 USD)

Size: Land: 2,487.36m² (26,775 ft²) | Building: 212.72m² (2,290 ft²)

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Property 2: Spacious Japanese-Style Home Along Prefectural Road – Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture

Location: Oaza Kamitonda, Aza Kamiyashiki, Shintomi Town, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture

Property Type: Used detached house

This generously proportioned single-story Japanese-style home sits on a prominent 1,156.51m² (12,444 ft²) corner lot along Prefectural Route 18. Built in November 1970, the wooden structure with tiled roof offers a 5SDK layout with 151.18m² (1,627 ft²) of living space, providing ample room for families, home offices, or business operations such as stores or classrooms.

The property's strategic location along a major road with 10m width and 30m frontage on the south side, plus 2m width and 30m frontage on the east side, makes it particularly suitable for commercial applications. The spacious 5-bedroom Japanese-style house features a kitchen and kitchenette, with adjoining Japanese-style rooms opening onto a wide veranda perfect for enjoying the garden views.

The home is situated in Shintomi Town, which hosts the Nyutabaru Air Base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Local amenities are conveniently located: Seven-Eleven is 600m away, Trial Shintomi store is 1,300m, Cosmos Shintomi store is 1,700m, Shintomi Library is 1,200m, Sun Lupinus Hot Springs is 2,400m, and Lupin Direct Sales Store is 2,500m.

Transportation includes a 3-minute walk (200m) from Shimoshiromoto bus stop or a 35-minute walk (2,800m) from Hyuga Shintomi Station. The property is currently vacant and available for viewing.

Price: ¥10,900,000 (approximately $73,000 USD)

Size: Land: 1,156.51m² (12,444 ft²) | Building: 151.18m² (1,627 ft²)

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Property 3: Affordable City Tenement Property with Parking – Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture

Location: 241-3 Minamihonmachi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture

Property Type: Used detached house (tenement building)

This budget-friendly two-story property offers unique potential for shared housing, joint purchases, or apartment conversion in a convenient urban location. Built with wooden construction and galvanized steel roofing, the building features a 6K layout with 110.07m² (1,185 ft²) of total floor area on a 130.49m² (1,405 ft²) flat lot.

The old tenement building design features traditional eel bed-style rooms arranged along corridors. While the structure has been vacant for 10 years and requires simple cleaning before occupancy, it is sold as-is with no house cleaning, disposal of leftovers, or organizing included. The property shares walls on both sides with neighboring buildings, typical of traditional urban Japanese construction.

The location excels in urban convenience, with banks, medical institutions, schools, shops, and supermarkets all within walking distance. Parking is available for two or more cars—a valuable feature in this city setting. The property is located in a commercial zone with city gas, public water supply, and public sewage systems.

Transportation access includes a 10-minute walk from Minami-Takada Station on the Ichigo Tokimeki Railway, 30-minute drive from Takada Station, 15-minute drive from Joetsu Myoko Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, and 25-minute drive from Arai ETC on the Shinetsu Expressway.

Price: ¥1,800,000 (approximately $12,000 USD)

Size: Land: 130.49m² (1,405 ft²) | Building: 110.07m² (1,185 ft²)

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Property 4: Farmhouse with Warehouse Buildings – Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture

Location: Takasaki Town, Nawase, Miyatani, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture

Property Type: Used detached house (farmhouse)

This single-story farmhouse property offers substantial land and multiple outbuildings ideal for agricultural pursuits or hobby farming. Built in January 1955, the wooden structure with tiled roof features a south-facing 4K layout with 121.92m² (1,312 ft²) of living space on an expansive 2,140.13m² (23,034 ft²) flat lot on high ground.

In addition to the main residence, the property includes livestock sheds and barns that can be repurposed as warehouses, garages, workshops, or storage facilities. The buildings are unregistered (based on tax register information) but have been maintained by the owner who visits occasionally. A particularly attractive feature is the approximately 967m² (10,409 ft², or about 292 tsubo) vegetable garden space adjacent to the house, benefiting from excellent sun exposure suitable for fruit trees and vegetable cultivation.

The property enjoys reasonable distance from neighboring houses, providing privacy and tranquility. The location is well-suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle with space for agricultural activities, hobby farming, or small-scale livestock operations.

Transportation is 85 minutes walk (6,800m) from Takasaki Shinden Station on the JR Kito Line. The property has city water, propane gas, and flush toilet facilities.

Price: ¥2,500,000 (approximately $17,000 USD)

Size: Land: 2,140.13m² (23,034 ft²) | Building: 121.92m² (1,312 ft²)

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Property 5: Refurbished SRC Villa with Ocean Views – Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Location: 1105-129 Yawatano, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Property Type: Used detached house (steel-reinforced concrete villa)

This well-maintained two-story villa offers modern comfort in a natural setting with distant Pacific Ocean views. Built in June 1983 with steel-framed reinforced concrete structure and galvanized steel roofing, the property features a 3SLDK layout with 119.54m² (1,287 ft²) of living space on a 478.28m² (5,148 ft²) hillside plot.

The villa underwent comprehensive renovations in 2021 (Reiwa 3), including exterior painting, air conditioner replacement, and stove replacement, making it ready for immediate occupancy. The property boasts a large flat lawn garden with distinct areas: grass on the south side and a barbecue area on the north side, perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

From the second floor, residents can enjoy distant views of the Pacific Ocean, while the property's accessible location just off the national highway provides convenient access to surrounding areas. The villa area includes building regulations to maintain neighborhood character. Hot spring water can be brought into the property for an additional separate fee.

Modern amenities include optical cable internet, cable TV, separate bathroom and toilet, shower facilities, kitchen hot water, indoor washing machine space, air conditioning, private garden, trunk room storage, and parking for one car. The location is near the sea with fishing opportunities and approximately 1.2km from Jogasaki-Kaigan Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. Although situated in a vacation home area, there are also permanent residents in the neighborhood.

Price: ¥17,800,000 (approximately $119,000 USD)

Size: Land: 478.28m² (5,148 ft²) | Building: 119.54m² (1,287 ft²)

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