Empty home in Japan
Kitashiobara, Fukushima
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Location
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Full description
Equipment condition: One of the two boilers is malfunctioning and requires repair; air conditioning in five Japanese-style rooms is out of service; several woodpecker marks under the eaves, etc. / Beautiful views of Mt. Bandai from the dining room and guest rooms. This is a commercial property and residence (ryokan inn). Located approximately 3 minutes by car from Lake Hibara and the roadside station, 10 minutes by car from a day-use hot spring, and 12 minutes by car from the nearest ski resort, an ideal location for operating a tourism business. Can accommodate approximately 30 guests maximum; second-floor guest rooms include toilets and sinks with spacious layout. / The tennis court area is flat, open land separated from neighboring properties. / Special conditions: Located in the second special area of Bandai-Asahi National Park (subject to natural park law restrictions); ryokan business license already obtained (fire code compliance notification, building confirmation, and inspection certificate issued); utility poles present on property (facility usage fees paid); property conveyed as-is.
Specifications
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Area and hazard data
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.
Municipal conditions and restrictions
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- Located in the second special area of Bandai-Asahi National Park (subject to natural park law restrictions)
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Source listing last changed: 2026-07-16
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