Renovated Kominka in Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
This traditional wooden house, built in 1926, is located in the Nanoka-machi area of Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on the Seto Inland Sea side of western Japan. The property features distinctive red Sekishu roof tiles, a chimney rising from the roof, and stacked brick walls that create a warm, inviting character. Rare for a traditional house, the chimney serves a wood-burning stove that heats a high-ceilinged living room with exposed old beams.
The interior has been thoroughly renovated in recent years, offering comfortable country living suited to a modern lifestyle. The renovation includes a spacious earthen-floor entrance, a practical laundry room, and an open kitchen with a pantry. The main house has two floors plus an attic, and the floor plan is a 3LDK layout with three rooms, a living and dining room, and a kitchen.
The narrow lane in front of the house is part of the ancient Sanyo Road, once a major route linking Kyushu with Kyoto and Nara. The area known as Nanoka-machi has long been a historic trading hub, and while now peaceful, it offers good everyday convenience. Asa Shinkansen Station and schools are within walking distance, about 25 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car. The Sanyo Expressway Habu Interchange is about 8 minutes away by car.
The property has a land area of 405.56 square meters and a total floor area of 130.60 square meters. Parking is available for two cars. The water supply is public water, and the sewerage system uses a septic tank. The house is an all-electric property with no gas supply. The property is currently being resided in. It was fully renovated in 2017.
