1970s wood house, 15-min walk to station, Yamagata

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This house was built in 1977. It is located in the area known locally as Higashiyama, at the foothill of the mountains to the east of Shinjo City, standing along the base of the mountain. Higashiyama brings to mind the distinctive "namako" (sea cucumber) glaze of "Shinjo Higashiyama ware," known for its clear bluish tone, compared to "the hue of snow-shadow in Dewa." Remarkably, the kiln itself is just nearby. It opened as an official kiln of the Shinjo Tozawa clan in the 12th year of Tempo, so it has a history of over 180 years. Standing at the entrance, you'll notice a garage integrated with the residence on the left. Stepping inside, an atmosphere of the Showa era permeates the space. There are multi-purpose rooms on both the first and second floors, likely positioned to be useful for housework and laundry. Please view in 360-degree view. Being at the far end of the road, there is little need to worry about noise. However, being deep in the foothills raises the question of bear activity, which was a nationwide issue in 2025. This location is clearly near bear habitat. We cannot irresponsibly claim it is safe; please be aware of this. In my view, bears have inhabited this area for far longer than 180 years. Of course, coexistence has taken place, and no actual damages have been reported. After all, bears have even been captured at JR Shinjo Station in Shinjo City itself. Rural living is like that. It is a quiet and good location. / Equipment note: Some repairs are necessary.