The Forest Gate
House on a large plot in Fukuoka
Nakagawa, Fukuoka
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Location
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Full description
For those drawn to living in the forest, this is a special place. Following a forest road from the Narimatake district and passing through a tunnel of trees, you arrive at this secluded location deep in the woods. Rather than a densely wooded area, this is an open space that avoids the tall trees above. With the rustling of leaves in the wind and the songs of birds, the pleasant aroma of vegetation invites deep breaths and naturally expands your imagination of life here. "I'd like to build a mountain cabin where I can feel the changing seasons," "A wood stove in the house and a hammock in the shade," "With fruit trees, I'd like to try seasonal crafts too", fantasies of forest living never end. The property has a storage shed on the site, which could be renovated as a foothold for development. / Remarks: Land category is field (requires agricultural land conversion procedures); 193 m² of the property is categorized as public road; outside urban planning area; a telecommunications tower stands immediately adjacent to the property. Well drilling and septic tank installation will be required. The site has slopes and elevation changes, so land preparation is expected to be time-consuming and costly. The forest road has narrow width and curves; winter snow and ice pose driving hazards. Living here requires commitment to coexist with nature. Vegetation grows rapidly, insects are abundant, and wild animals like wild boar appear. / Appurtenant buildings: Storage shed (unregistered) / Utilities: Electricity and water from a well installation required; drainage requires septic tank installation. ※Electrical equipment operation is unconfirmed; new installation or repairs may be necessary.
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 128.1 km from the coast
- About 132.0 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.
Floor plans
Municipal conditions and restrictions
Some towns attach conditions to an empty-home purchase, for example a residency requirement or farmland-law (nochi-ho) approval, which is a local sign-off needed before farmland can change hands or use. These come from the source listing.
- Agricultural land conversion required
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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/5283
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.