Four Traditional Houses with Rice Fields by the Serene Misasa River
This unique property in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, consists of four traditional houses arranged in a north-south line on a spacious 3,150.25 sqm plot, which includes rice fields. The location is near the banks of the Misasa River, a gentle tributary of the Ota River, known for its minimal elevation change and popularity among locals.
The main living space is the southern single-story house, which has been renovated with updated water facilities for comfortable living. Its layout is exceptionally spacious, effectively forming a 10DK configuration. This is because two of the buildings are connected, allowing passage through them. The northern single-story house shows significant age-related deterioration both inside and out; it is suggested that demolishing it to create a parking lot or similar use would be advisable. Adjacent to it is an old folk house currently used as a storage shed on both its first and second floors, offering ample and practical storage space.
According to the agent's notes, the property includes three unregistered auxiliary buildings: a wooden single-story house, a wooden single-story old folk house, and a wooden two-story warehouse. Utilities include electricity, public water supply, and public sewerage (agricultural community drainage). The land is designated as residential and rice paddy, located outside of urban planning zones. It is subject to the Agricultural Land Law, Agricultural Promotion Area Law (blue zone), and Hiroshima City Landscape Ordinance. The property is in a river flood hazard area (estimated depth 5.0-10.0m). Road frontage is to the west on an approximately 2.7m wide paved public road.
The surrounding area of Asakita Ward offers a blend of rural tranquility and convenience, with a Seven-Eleven approximately 450m away and a supermarket about 1.5km away. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Misasa River is part of the Ota River system, which flows through central Hiroshima and is famous for its oyster farming estuaries. The closest major landmark is the historic Hiroshima Castle, located approximately 29km away, a reconstructed fortress offering panoramic views and deep insights into the region's samurai history.
