Thatched House, Shiga (b8)
Wood house with storehouses in Shiga
Maibara, Shiga
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Location
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Full description
Realize convenient rural living! Fall in love in a charming thatched-roof old farmhouse. / Enjoy mountain nature while maintaining convenient access to town. Cool summers, perfect for winter sports and recreation. This classic four-room田の字 (田-shaped) thatched-roof farmhouse that rural-living hopefuls dream of has been thoughtfully renovated and carefully maintained for comfort. / Sparkling stream polished by stone! Lovingly preserved home. Maibara is known as a water-source region. The pristine stream, the essence of Lake Biwa, carries the blessings of rain and snow and the energy of sun and forests across mountains and valleys, nourishing surrounding villages and towns. Within a "Culturally Important Landscape," this area has long produced high-quality granite; historically renowned for stone Buddha crafting, stone pagodas, and stone mortar production, with most villagers being stonemasons. / Natural beauty near the home with peaceful surroundings; neighbors within sight. Though a heavy-snow region, proximity to the prefectural highway minimizes snow removal burden and ensures convenient town access. / Intended use: residence, guest house, etc. / Features: [Move-in Ready] All water utilities, bath, toilet, kitchen, connected to mains with minimal repair needed; ready to occupy. Electricity in good condition. [Thatched-roof Old House] Metal roof covering reduces thatch maintenance to a minimum while preserving traditional aesthetics. Sitting room arranged in four-room田の字 layout; fusuma doors can be removed for open space. [Spacious Entrance Vestibule] Gable-entry with concrete flooring; open and practical. [Neighboring Migrants] Relocated residents nearby provide community support. / Garden and field: Adjoining field appropriately sized with excellent sun exposure. Garden plants professionally pruned. Mountain spring-fed pond on property. / Environment: Natural beauty. Village toward Mount Ibuki with nearby clear stream and seasonal variety. Ideal for winter sports enthusiasts. Adjacent to prefectural road for convenient town access. Heavy snow creates minimal clearing challenges.
Specifications
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Area and hazard data
- About 82.5 km from the coast
- About 62.0 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.
Source listing last changed: 2026-07-22
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Original listing: https://koisuru-akiya.com/information/list125
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.