House in Shiga (17)
House in Shiga
Maibara, Shiga
Saved homes live in this browser. View your saved homes
Location
This marks an approximate area, not the exact building. The circle is a rough radius from the listing's published address, so you can see the neighbourhood without us guessing at a precise spot.
Full description
Excellent convenience with access to main roads, interchanges, and major stations; yet enjoying abundant nature in a quiet hillside settlement. Charming architecture combined with modern functionality and excellent livability, a recommended traditional Japanese house. / Suitable for large families with plenty of rooms and storage. / A house loved by the owner's family, carefully renovated and maintained through the years. The owner shared fond memories of childhood, gathering wild vegetables and flowers from the nearby mountains for family meals and offerings. The forest trail entrance is still nearby, perfect for walking and hiking. / Kitchen filled with mother's memories, featuring charming yellow tiles and excellent functionality. / Spacious living room that accommodates large dining tables and a raised tatami room, a comfortable space where the family of up to seven once gathered. A place where new family stories await. / Unfurnished second floor with individual rooms secured! The upper floor features exposed thick beams and rafters, inviting creative renovation possibilities. Three western-style bedrooms plus a storage room on the second floor. / The settlement offers a quiet charm as paths narrow deeper in; features a large shrine and temple where festivals were once lively. The community balances traditional customs with modern accessibility and inclusivity. / Large storage building with lightweight steel 2-story construction next to the main house. Suitable for farm equipment storage, workshop, children's play area, or commercial use (bar/cafe). Ample parking available. / Excellent livability, rich natural environment, and entrepreneurial potential. A convenient countryside life where you can discover what you truly want to do. / Garden: Elevated location with excellent sunlight; compact and immaculate. / Features: Many rooms, spacious dining area and large Japanese room; three western bedrooms ideal for children; partially unfurnished second floor with impressive beam framework offering renovation flexibility. / Neighborhood: Small hill with forest immediately behind; nature close at hand. Compact settlement layout invites leisurely neighborhood walks and hiking anytime. / Daily table filled with mountain bounty; leisurely evenings and festival celebrations in traditional attire await. Shopping and medical care are convenient nearby. A truly wonderful place for anyone seeking to start life in the countryside.
Specifications
Where a detail is not shown, the source listing did not state it. We leave it out rather than guess.
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.
Floor plans
Work with us
Every message gets a reply from one of the founders. We can talk through the home, help you think about a renovation, and connect you with our Japan partner for buying help. Clear flat-fee pricing, nothing to pay until you decide to go ahead.
Source listing last changed: 2026-07-26
We re-check listings against their sources through the week.
Original listing: https://koisuru-akiya.com/information/list201
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.