Spacious DIY-Friendly Rental House in Mogami, Yamagata
This property is a large, two-story wooden house available for rent in the rural village of Tozawa, Yamagata Prefecture. The house offers an expansive 1,883.77 square meters (approximately 569.84 tsubo) of floor space, arranged in a generous 6LDK layout, providing ample room for various living configurations. A key feature highlighted in the agent's notes is that this is a property where DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects are possible, allowing tenants the freedom to customize and renovate the space to their liking. The property is currently vacant, with the move-in date open for consultation.
The rental terms are notably straightforward, with a monthly rent of 20,000 yen and no additional management or common service fees. There are also no key money (reikin), security deposit (shikikin), or gratuity payments required, making the initial moving costs very low. The contract period is set for two years with no renewal fees, and the listing indicates that tenant insurance is not required, though this may change depending on the occupant and conditions. The house was built in September 1962.
Located in the Kanda area of Tozawa Village, this property offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle within Yamagata Prefecture. The area is part of the scenic Mogami region, known for its natural beauty and traditional charm. An interesting local fact is that Tozawa Village is home to part of the Dewa Sanzan, the three sacred mountains of Yamagata which are central to Shugendo mountain asceticism. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Ginzan Onsen, a beautifully preserved silver mine hot spring town with traditional ryokan lining a riverside street, approximately an hour's drive away.