Above the Bay Cottage
2010s wood house in Kochi
Kochi, Kochi
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Location
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Full description
Spectacular 180-degree view from a 400m-elevation cottage; Kochi City in front, Tosa Bay (Muroto Cape to the southeast) in the distance; city lights and lighthouse visible from bed; within 30 minutes' drive from Kochi City, though an unusual property. / Well-digging has been successful with abundant water despite the 400m elevation. / Spectacular view and abundant water are the selling points; eastern half of the land is garden, perfect for BBQ with views; soil improvement needed but farming and fruit cultivation possible. / Old building requiring significant renovation costs; cosmetic work possible but plumbing (kitchen, sink, bath, toilet) renovation essential; currently pit toilet requiring combined treatment tank for flush conversion; water pipe repairs and exterior repairs needed; at 400m elevation, no AC needed in summer but heating required in winter.
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 258.4 km from the coast
- About 232.7 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: 2026-07-09
Source listing last changed: 2026-06-15
We re-check listings against their sources through the week.
Original listing: https://www.ieichiba.com/project/P202600083%E9%AB%98%E7%9F%A5%E4%B8%89%E8%B0%B7
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.