The Irori Cabin
2000s wood house in Fukuoka
Nakagawa, Fukuoka
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Location
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Full description
A small mountain cottage in the remotest settlement of Saruyama. Built by a carpenter for his own personal use, it is solidly constructed. Features a hearth and fireplace, adding to the retreat-like appeal. Wooden beams visible in the triangular roof ceiling convey excellent craftsmanship. A central hearth and fireplace where the previous owners enjoyed leisure time. One-room layout with no separate bedrooms; includes a loft space suitable for 1-2 people to sleep. Surroundings: the cleared settlement has houses in front, but forest immediately behind. A nearby stream adds to the sense of adventure. Garden yard is not spacious. A mountain cottage where one can experience Minamihatake's natural environment up close. Special notes: Access via private road (property has shared ownership interest); sold in current condition.
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 126.8 km from the coast
- About 130.7 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.
Floor plans
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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: 2026-08-11
Source listing last changed: 2026-06-16
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Original listing: https://sumitsuke.net/bank/5438
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.