Empty home in Japan
Hiraizumi, Iwate
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Location
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Full description
Unlike typical traditional houses, this property is in such beautiful condition that renovation and repairs are not necessary, making it ready for immediate use! / Special notes: On the premises there is approximately 20 tsubo of space available for home gardening or small-scale farming (vacant land on the east side of the residential lot; no registration change required). In addition to the main residence, there is a 2-story workshop (former horse stable) of 119m² and a storage building. No remaining items. Ready for immediate occupancy. / Property recommendation comment: Convenient location, 3 minutes by car from Hiraizumi Bypass, with scenic views of Mt. Sokai. Unusually for a traditional house, this property requires no renovation and can be used immediately as-is. Recommended for those interested in home gardening or farming, as the vacant land portion within the residential lot can be used as farmland. This property is a traditional structure with a tile roof, and during the Great East Japan Earthquake, no tiles fell, which speaks to the stability of the ground and robustness of the building. Structurally, the columns are approximately 4 sun thick, and sturdy crossbeams of 5 sun × 1 shaku 3 sun are used above the crossbeams, creating a traditional yet powerful framework consciously designed with earthquake resistance in mind. Additionally, the building was constructed using traditional methods that deliberately expose the columns, maintaining good ventilation and an environment where the wood can breathe, making it easy to maintain the building in good condition over a long period. Compared to modern housing, with proper maintenance it is possible to live in this structure for a long time, allowing one to experience the charm of traditional Japanese housing.
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 621.6 km from the coast
- About 633.8 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.
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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.
Source listing last changed: 2026-07-15
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Original listing: https://hiraizumi-akiya.com/property/Vdz8egFn
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.