No.302 Asahigaoka: A Renovated Home in Kanuma, Tochigi
This property is a two-story wooden house with a tiled roof, located within a residential subdivision adjacent to the Yaohan Ichigo Park shopping facility in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. Although built approximately 50 years ago, it has undergone renovations, making it ready for immediate occupancy. The property offers a 4LDK layout with a total floor area of 107.77 square meters, situated on a 276.81 square meter plot of land. The primary exposure is to the south.
Key equipment and features include public water supply, public gas, and a septic tank for drainage. The property is a freehold ownership. Recent renovations were completed in March 2023, covering exterior walls and roof repairs, and in May 2025, which included interior and plumbing/water area renovations.
The location is well-connected, with JR Nikkō Line Kanuma Station approximately 7,900 meters away and Tōbu Nikkō Line Shin-Kanuma Station about 4,700 meters away. The Kanuma Interchange on the expressway is roughly 11.9 km distant. The area balances natural beauty with convenience, offering access to supermarkets, drugstores, and banks within a few kilometers.
Kanuma City, positioned about 100 km north of Tokyo, is an industrial city with a balanced mix of agriculture, forestry, commerce, and manufacturing. It is blessed with rich forest resources, beautiful clear streams, and the former Nikkō Prefectural Natural Park. The city has a long history of thriving in forestry and woodworking, with traditional techniques for cultivating and utilizing wood still being passed down. It is also rich in traditional culture, including the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Kanuma Imamiya Shrine's Float Festival." The urban area is well-serviced with six train stations, expressway interchanges, department stores, and medical institutions, offering a comfortable lifestyle that balances nature and urban convenience.
An interesting local landmark is the UNESCO-recognized Kanuma Imamiya Shrine's Float Festival (鹿沼今宮神社祭の屋台行事), a vibrant cultural event showcasing elaborate wooden floats. For nature enthusiasts, the former Nikkō Prefectural Natural Park offers scenic hiking and outdoor activities just a short drive from the property.
