The Bamboo Farmstead, Saga
Wood house in Saga
Karatsu, Saga
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Location
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Full description
Recommended for revenue-generating property opportunities and rural living with vegetable farming. Owner moved ~20 years ago pursuing self-sufficient rural living, growing vegetables and raising chickens and sheep. The guesthouse serves as a key income pillar. It generates 2 yen to 3 million annually from weekend-only (Saturday) accommodations and school group visits (~4 people), allowing owners to dedicate remaining time to farming and personal projects. Some rooms remain unfinished but are suitable for DIY enthusiasts. Despite the rural location, nearby amenities include Starbucks and Muji; the beach is 10 minutes by car. Owner acquired the neighboring vacant 2-family house ~7 years ago and renovated it for ~10 yen million, now operating it as a guesthouse. Structure features separate entrances for 2 guest rooms, each with bath and toilet; one kitchen and one theater bedroom. Guesthouse section in excellent condition. Additionally, ~4 unfinished rooms requiring renovation based on intended use. Property includes built-in 2-car garage and 2 additional parking spaces on grounds. Selling due to children's educational needs, together with adjacent farmland (6,817 m², purchased for 3 yen million). Current bookings continue; permits transfer to new owner from health and fire departments without re-application. Investment return is quite good. Adjacent farmland borders seller's own field; single driveway access will continue to be used. Key selling point is immediate revenue-generation capability upon occupancy. Guest rooms furnished with 700k yen in Daikin air purification AC units and beds. Some items visible in photos will not transfer. Property issues: exterior wall repairs needed; one roof leak (temporarily patched, long-term repair required); deteriorating eaves and soffits; partial foundation replacement completed (no termite evidence found; crawlspace was dry). Additional minor defects present; on-site inspection and detailed discussion recommended.
Specifications
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Area and hazard data
- About 58 min walk to Nishi-Karatsu station
- About 133.8 km from the coast
- About 136.5 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.
Checked against the town's listing: 2026-08-11
Source listing last changed: 2026-06-23
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Original listing: https://www.ieichiba.com/project/P202600515%E5%94%90%E6%B4%A0%E6%9E%9D%E5%8E%BB%E6%9C%A8
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