If you’ve been looking for a quiet retreat in Japan’s countryside, this charming home in Oku-Izumo, Shimane Prefecture might be exactly what you’ve been dreaming of. Listed at just ¥3,000,000 (approx. $19,355 USD), it blends traditional style with updated comforts—and it’s ready for immediate move-in.
Property Highlights
- Price: ¥3,000,000 (approx. $19,355 USD)
- Layout: 4DK – Four rooms plus dining-kitchen
- Structure: Two-story wooden home
- Location: Kamegasubushi area, Oku-Izumo town
- Orientation: South-facing
- Utilities: All-electric home
- Special Features:
- Modern system kitchen
- Two toilets
- Reheating bath system
- Video intercom
- Two or more parking spaces
- Corner lot in quiet residential zone
- Recently renovated bathroom
- Suitable for dual-family living
- Currently vacant and ready for move-in
- Product listing link: https://okuizumo-t32343.akiya-athome.jp/bukken/detail/buy/32441
Note: Building and land size were not specified in the listing. Interested buyers should verify details directly with the agent.
Nearby Attractions
This home is perfectly positioned for lovers of history, nature, and slow living:
- Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine – 45 minutes away
- Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – 1.5 hours
- Matsue Castle – 1 hour drive
- Hiroshima Airport – approx. 2.5 hours by car
About Oku-Izumo
Nestled in the mountains of western Japan, Oku-Izumo is known for:
- Its ancient tatara steel-making heritage
- Numerous iron manufacturing ruins and historical sites
- Peaceful mountain views and relaxing hot springs
About Shimane Prefecture
Shimane is one of Japan’s most culturally rich regions, known for:
- Izumo Taisha, one of Japan’s oldest and most sacred shrines
- The highest ratio of traditional craftsmen in the country
- The Adachi Museum of Art, home to Japan’s best-ranked garden for 18 years running
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