1960s wood house in Hiroshima (0b)
1960s wood house in Hiroshima
Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima
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Location
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Full description
A compact shop-residence retaining the charm of a former picture-framing shop! / Recommended points: The roof is in good condition with no leaks. A well-proportioned property with an old house atmosphere. Suitable for those interested in self-renovation. / Contract notes: Water and sewage pipes are installed to the front road. This property requires installation of housing facilities. As-is sale is preferred. / Notes: Built in 1962 (Showa 37), the building is now 63 years old. The building was used as a combined shop-residence. There is space on the premises for a small vegetable garden. The area receives heavy snowfall in winter. Road access: snow removal provided. Outside urban planning area / Landslide alert zone.
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 252.5 km from the coast
- About 246.6 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
- Earthquake-hazard forecast, from the national J-SHIS model (2024).
- Stations, coastline and schools, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data.
Checked against the town's listing: 2026-07-26
Source listing last changed: 2026-07-16
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Original listing: https://www.town.kitahiroshima.lg.jp/akiya/teijuu-joho/akiya-528.html
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.