Wood house in Shiga (17)
Wood 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
Why not find a new love with an area and home of remarkable inclusivity and convenience? Close to main roads, interchanges, and major stations, yet surrounded by abundant nature in a hillside settlement. A recommended traditional Japanese home with atmospheric appeal and modern convenience throughout. Suitable for large families with plenty of rooms and storage! A cherished home where the owner was born and raised, and where her husband, a carpenter, undertook renovations. The owner fondly recalls her mother asking her to pick wild plants like myoga from the mountain for miso soup, and now a trail to the backwoods is just nearby. The kitchen holds memories with charming yellow tiles and excellent functionality. A spacious living room accommodating a large dining table, with a raised tatami area for family relaxation. At one point, seven family members lived here. Part of the second floor has no built-in fixtures with impressive exposed beams, perfect for creative renovations. The second floor offers three Western-style rooms and storage beyond the open section. The settlement features narrow lanes creating a peaceful atmosphere, with historic shrines and temples. Local festivals and customs are thoughtfully adapted to modern times while remaining accessible to all. The property has a large two-story lightweight steel storage building next to the main house, ideal for farm equipment, workshops, play areas, or even a bar or café. Ample parking. A home with excellent livability, natural surroundings, and entrepreneurial potential. Why not build a life in convenient countryside, discovering what you want to do? You can enjoy mountain bounty daily at the table, chat with friends on the backwoods trail until sunset, wear yukata at the local shrine festival, living a storybook daily life. Plus, shopping and hospitals are nearby for convenience.
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.
Checked against the town's listing: 2026-08-01
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.