Broadacre House, Shiga
1860s wood house, 7-min walk to station, Shiga
Hikone, Shiga
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Location
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Full description
Charming historic townhouse in Toriiimoto, a post station on the old Nakasendo Road, preserving its original character. The main house facing the Nakasendo appears to date from before the Meiji era. Some portions are aged and may require renovation, either comprehensive repairs or restoration to original condition are possible. Behind the main house lies expansive land with frontage on National Route 8, though vehicle access requires construction work. Currently used as parking and farmland, the site is large enough to accommodate new construction of a separate building. Suitable for residential use or adaptable for café or restaurant use with appropriate renovation. / Remarks: As-is transfer. Located in the historic post station on the old Nakasendo Road in Toriiimoto. As the construction year is unknown, the seller assumes no liability for contract non-conformity; the buyer must handle any water damage, floor decay, and repairs necessary due to age. Boundary verification may be required at buyer's cost (negotiable). The seller will handle corrections to building registration records; the building is currently registered in error on neighboring land plot 1623. The property has been vacant for periods and shows damage in places, requiring renovation expenses. The vacant land is suitable for home gardening. A separate parcel (flying lot) 2445-1 of 84.00 m² (25.41 tsubo) classified as agricultural land (currently fallow) is included under separate contract; prior land use reclassification is required.
Specifications
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Area and hazard data
- About 78.8 km from the coast
- About 48.0 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: 2026-08-26
Source listing last changed: 2026-07-19
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