Engawa
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.

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Kitashiobara, Fukushima

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15,800,000 yen
approx. GBP 73,000
300.97 sqm
1993
Wood

Location

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Full description

Lodging near Sonoharatani Lake with views of the lake and Mount Bandai from some rooms. / Repairs needed: Bath filter circulation system replacement (currently usable). / Operating lodging business with required permits (building code, fire protection, etc.). / Business succession consultation available with property acquisition. / Both business and private spaces. / Snow removal equipment included (can be transferred). / Sold as-is. / National Park Law Special Area Type 3. / Borders municipal road (NW side is private road). / Dining area roof renovation scheduled for Reiwa 8 (2026).

Specifications

Land size1162.81 sqm
Building size300.97 sqm
Year built1993
StructureWood
Floors2

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

Utilities

Gas
Propane (LPG)
Water
City water
Sewer
Public sewer

Area and hazard data

Landslide risk
Data not available
Flood risk
Data not available
Tsunami risk
Data not available
Strong-earthquake chance
Data not available
Earthquake code
Built after the 1981 earthquake code
Source: Estimated from year built

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Source listing last changed: 2026-07-16

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