Thatched House, Maibara
1980s wood house with outbuildings in Maibara
Maibara, Shiga
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Location
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Full description
Historic settlement with ties to the Kyogoku clan. As you climb the slope, the air transforms. The mountain feels close, a refreshing breeze blows through, and the vista below reveals a wide sky with the mountain edge nearby. Why not live slowly in this place where the Kyogoku clan once built their castle, reflecting on the Sengoku period? / Features: [Hinoki wood construction] Dignified Hinoki wood and deep green earthen walls create a calming contrast. [Simple flush toilet] Sewer pit is on the property; upgrading to full sewerage would provide greater comfort. [Dining kitchen] The western-style dining area and L-shaped kitchen face each other for ease of use. [Stone wall] Beautiful stone wall approach to the entrance. / Originally a thatched farmhouse, rebuilt about 30 years ago when the owner's son was born. Constructed entirely of Hinoki wood with a refined appearance. / Composition: main house and annex / Fields: About two tan of fields along the road below the slope. Currently unmaintained, but sufficient for home gardening if cultivated.
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Area and hazard data
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).
Checked against the town's listing: 2026-08-26
Source listing last changed: 2026-07-24
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Original listing: https://koisuru-akiya.com/information/list007
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