Broadacre House, Akita (71)

On the town's official empty-home register A municipal akiya bank is a town-run list of empty homes, so this one may qualify for local grants.

1880s wood house on a large plot in Akita

Gojome, Akita

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1882
Traditional wood

Location

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Full description

A historic Japanese house built in Meiji 15. The beams, ceilings, and kitchen showcase timeless beauty and functionality. The spacious veranda is a premium seat for enjoying the scenery of each season and offers a quietness different from the side facing Asaichi-dori. This luxury space filled with the master craftsmanship of the time possesses historical value while conveying harmony with nature. / Lively location facing Asaichi-dori (Morning Market Street). An impressive Japanese house that catches the eye even while walking along Asaichi-dori. Despite the lack of parking, the abundance of spacious rooms and extensive land area reveal a luxurious, extraordinary space. / Facilities: Partial renovation completed in Showa 61; detached storehouse and storage shed on the grounds.

Specifications

Land size703.6 sqm
Year built1882
StructureTraditional wood
Floors2

Where a detail is not shown, the source listing did not state it. We leave it out rather than guess.

Utilities

Sewer
Public sewer

Area and hazard data

Landslide risk
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Flood risk
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Tsunami risk
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Strong-earthquake chance
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Earthquake code
Built before the 1981 earthquake code (older seismic standard)
Source: Estimated from year built
  • About 624.6 km from the coast
  • About 634.0 km to the nearest primary school

A pre-1981 build predates Japan's current earthquake code, which can matter for insurance and renovation. We flag the era from the year built where we have it.

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Where this data comes from

  • Stations, coastline and schools, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data.

Checked against the town's listing: 2026-08-15

Source listing last changed: 2026-07-11

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