10LDK pension-style lodge on 1,000 m² with surface rights, Katashina, Gunma
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 10LDK |
| Building area | 391.69 m² |
| Land area | 1000 m² (302 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 2 floors |
| Built | 1997 (Heisei 9), 29 years old |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Main light direction | South |
| Current status | Occupied |
| Land rights | 地上権 |
| Zoning | No zoning designation |
| City planning | Unzoned planning area |
| Land category | Miscellaneous land |
| Terrain | Flat |
| Handover | By arrangement |
| Listed | 2026-09-08 |
Pros and cons of this 10LDK house
Two-storey wooden lodge of about 392 m² on a 1,000 m² lot in Katashina village, currently run as a pension.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 1000 m² (about 302 tsubo)
- Built 1997, under the post-1981 earthquake code
- Spacious: 391.69 m² of floor area
Points to check
- Land rights to confirm
- Currently occupied: viewing and handover depend on the owner
- Large plot means more upkeep (weeding, fences, snow)
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Where it is
120 km to Ibaraki airport132 km to Tokyoas the crow flies
Katashina: 3,787 people (January 2026) · -11% since 2021
Distances from the listing · population: Ministry of Internal Affairs, resident register.
Floor plan
Plan from the original listing (layout labels are in Japanese: 洋 = Western-style room, 和 = tatami room, LDK = living-dining-kitchen, 納戸 = storage room). Click to enlarge.
Can a foreigner buy it?
Good, with a few checks. Nothing blocking, but a couple of points to confirm with the agent.
CheckYou own the landCheck land rights
The listing says “地上権”. Ask the agent to confirm the exact land rights.
UnknownRebuild & road accessNot stated
Road access is not described. Ask the agent about road width and frontage (needed to rebuild).
FineEarthquake standardPost-1981 code (built 1997)
Built under Japan's current “new seismic standard” (shin-taishin, from June 1981). Wooden houses also got stronger joint rules in 2000; this one is before that.
FinePaying for itCash-friendly price
At this price most foreign buyers pay cash by international transfer. No Japanese loan or residency is needed to complete a purchase.
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Estimated buying costs
| Agent's feeLegal maximum | $3,150 | ¥495,000 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $60 | ¥10,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $500–1,070 | ¥78,000–169,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $500–1,320 | ¥78,000–208,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $500–990 | ¥78,000–156,000 |
| Non-resident tax agentLegal maximum | $130–380 | ¥20,000–60,000 |
Agent's fee: legal maximum (the real fee can be lower). Stamp duty: fixed by law. Everything else is an estimate from typical rates; taxes depend on the assessed value set by the town. How we estimate
Natural-hazard risk
Not in a mapped flood zone (worst-case river flood scenario).
Not in a mapped tsunami zone.
Not in a landslide-warning zone.
Low: 1% chance of a strong shake (intensity 6-lower or more) in the next 30 years.
Read at the listing's map pin (positions in listings can be approximate). Worst-case official scenarios. Open the official hazard map here ↗ · Sources: GSI hazard map portal, NIED J-SHIS.
Listing history & price alert
Listed 2026-09-08
Listed on 2026-09-08 · 53 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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Who sells it & what happens next
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