Historic Vacant House in Minamata, Kumamoto with Investment Potential
This property is a vacant house (空き家) located in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is a wooden structure with cement tile roofing, built in August 1964 (昭和39年8月). The land size is 176.86 square meters, and the building size is 57.23 square meters. The property is designated as non-rebuildable (再建築不可), meaning new construction on the land is not permitted, but the existing structure can be renovated. It is also categorized as a vacant house and an old folk house (古民家). The seller is Nexwill Corporation (売主：ネクスウィル).
Infrastructure details, as declared by the previous owner, include public water supply (公営水道), public sewerage (公共下水), and propane gas (プロパンガス). The property is sold in its current condition, including any remaining items on the land (現況有姿（残地物含む）). There is no rental history, so no rent roll is available. The judicial scrivener for the transaction is to be designated by the seller. The nearest major station is the Hisatsu Orange Railway Line's "Minamata" Station, approximately a 14-minute walk away.
The area of Minamata is historically significant within Japan, known for its beautiful coastline along the Shiranui Sea. An interesting fact is that the city has undergone a profound environmental and social transformation, becoming a global symbol of reconciliation and sustainable development following the Minamata disease incident. Today, it is recognized for its environmental restoration efforts. The closest major landmark is Minamata Bay, which is now a site of ecological recovery and remembrance.
