Detached house with custom loft and furnished items, ready for minshuku application
Joetsu, Niigata
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Location
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Full description
Located about 12 minutes by car from Shinkansen Joetsu-Myoko Station, about 20 minutes from the nearest ski slopes, and about 30 minutes from Ikenotaira ski area. Joetsu City Itakura Ward is full of gourmet spots with many excellent restaurants, including recommended ramen shops, homemade gelato shops, and restaurants featuring local seafood, a hidden gem area beloved by insiders. About 20 minutes to central Joetsu City; very close to famous Myoko City tourist attractions. While close to both Myoko City and central Joetsu City, the Itakura Ward area experiences less snowfall than surrounding areas and is very livable. Close to bus stops and supermarkets within walking distance; no inconvenience to daily life. / 5LDK. First floor has 2 private rooms and living area; second floor has 3 completely private rooms, living area, and kitchen. One room on each floor has been beautifully renovated with flooring replacement completed. New air conditioning installed. Toilet and bath fully renovated with new eco water heater. Main house roof and exterior painted. Currently furnished with everything needed for living except the kitchen and ready for immediate occupancy. / Garage roof and exterior painted. Interior insulation work completed. Two-story garage renovated with over 7 million yen invested, equipped with toilet, kitchen, sink, shower room, ventilation, and air conditioning for minshuku use. Only fire alarm installation needed for immediate minshuku application. Loft available for storage or private room use. Eco water heater installed; can function independently. Two new air conditioning units installed. / First floor fully renovated; second floor left untouched. Two vehicles fit in covered garage with additional spacious parking. Interior courtyard suitable for BBQ without neighbor concerns. Melting snow gutter beside house makes snow disposal easy on light snow days. / Main house planned for share house or summer retreat use; garage prepared for minshuku operation. Garage can function independently, allowing for live-in manager option. Plan also included using garage as minshuku facility and providing part of main house as share house format. / Can be used as personal residential home or commercial property. Currently used monthly 1-2 times for ventilation; ready for immediate use. Property offers the joy of DIY renovation and potential for diverse uses including share house and minshuku as business. Interested parties, please inquire.
Specifications
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Area and hazard data
- About 295.4 km from the coast
- About 308.7 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: 2026-07-28
Source listing last changed: 2026-07-28
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Original listing: https://www.ieichiba.com/project/P202400692%E4%B8%8A%E8%B6%8A%E6%9D%BF%E5%80%89%E5%8C%BA%E5%B1%B1%E9%83%A8E
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