All-cypress estate with annex, kura and vegetable plot in Tsuchiyama, Koka
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | Unknown |
| Building area | 379.48 m² |
| Land area | 1133.06 m² (343 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 2 floors |
| Built | 1989 (Heisei 1), 37 years old |
| Parking | Yes (garage with shutter) |
| Current status | Vacant |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | Unknown |
| Land category | Residential land |
| Road access | Public road 3.5 m; Public road 3.5 m |
| Handover | By arrangement |
| Listed | 2026-10-06 |
Pros and cons of this Unknown house
Traditional Japanese house built in 1989 from selected cypress cut from the owner's own forest.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 1133.06 m² (about 343 tsubo)
- Hot-spring (onsen) rights or access mentioned
- Built 1989, under the post-1981 earthquake code
Points to check
- Narrow road
- Old wooden house: expect renovation work (roof, plumbing, insulation)
- Large plot means more upkeep (weeding, fences, snow)
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Where it is
42 km to Nagoya Chubu airport50 km to Nagoyaas the crow flies
Koka: 86,848 people (January 2026) · -4% since 2021
Distances from the listing · population: Ministry of Internal Affairs, resident register.
Can a foreigner buy it?
Good, with a few checks. Nothing blocking, but a couple of points to confirm with the agent.
FineYou own the landFreehold
Full ownership (shoyūken) of land and house — foreigners have exactly the same rights as Japanese buyers.
CheckRebuild & road accessNarrow road
Road width 3.5 m: under the 4 m standard, so a setback may apply if you rebuild. Ask the agent.
FineEarthquake standardPost-1981 code (built 1989)
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.
CheckPaying for itPlan on cash
Japanese banks give little value to old wooden houses, and non-residents rarely get loans. Residents and permanent residents have more options.
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Estimated buying costs
| Agent's feeLegal maximum | $4,370 | ¥686,400 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $60 | ¥10,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $720–1,550 | ¥113,000–244,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $720–1,910 | ¥113,000–301,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $720–1,440 | ¥113,000–226,000 |
| Repairs reserveEstimate | $9,540–38,200 | ¥1.5M–6M |
| 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
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Listing history & price alert
Listed 2026-10-06
Listed on 2026-10-06 · 25 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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