Wood house in Shiga (1a)
Wood house in Shiga
Maibara, Shiga
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Location
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Full description
The old Nakasendo (historic trade route) features traditional townscape and serves as a historic tourist destination. Surrounded by mountains in a natural setting with a nearby stream, one can enjoy slow walks while taking in grand distant views. It offers convenient countryside living where history and nature are close at hand, with urban facilities within walking distance. / A charming small house facing a quiet alley. Turning from the merchant-town atmosphere of the main Nakasendo into a small path reveals a quiet alley with a calm, settled feeling. The entrance approach is lined with various plants and trees, featuring refined designs befitting its small scale. The entrance is separated by a bamboo sleeve gate (tamasode-gaki) that creates a tasteful garden space. / Wooden fixtures throughout include sliding doors, rain doors, screw latches, fusuma, shoji screens, wooden carved transoms, and alcoves, fine details characteristic of traditional Japanese architecture. The kitchen's retro-patterned frosted glass is charming, and the engawa flooring shows beautiful aged wood grain from years of careful maintenance, with a pleasant feel underfoot. / Features: [Wooden fixtures] Fine architectural details characteristic of traditional Japanese houses remain [Move-in ready] Water facilities have been renovated and one can start living comfortably; the floor plan is not too large and just right for nuclear families [Fusuma replacement] The second-floor Japanese room's fusuma are worn and replacement is recommended / The compact floor plan is easy to live with and convenient for modern life. A service entrance provides direct kitchen access, offering efficient workflow for garbage disposal and shopping. / Surroundings: Quiet alley location with calm atmosphere. The traditional Nakasendo townscape continues nearby.
Specifications
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Area and hazard data
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Source listing last changed: 2026-07-22
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Original listing: https://koisuru-akiya.com/information/list004
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