A Spacious Family Home in Otsu, Shiga
This property is a detached house located in the Saikawa 2-chome area of Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Built in October 1972, the wooden structure offers a total floor area of 68.03㎡ (approximately 20.57 tsubo) with a 4DK layout, providing ample space for family living. The land area is 67.56㎡ (approximately 20.43 tsubo) and is situated within a City Planning Area designated as a Category I Residential District.
Critical details from the agent notes include the road access situation: the property fronts a single private road to the west, which is 4 meters wide, with a frontage of 9 meters, and has a designated location permit. Important remarks clarify that the seller disclaims liability for non-conforming contracts and equipment defects. The listing also notes the proximity to several local amenities: Sandy Otsu Saikawa Store is about 160m away, Kusuri no Aoki Karasaki Store about 550m, Friend Mart Karasaki Store about 760m, Zip Drug Karasaki Store about 830m, 7-Eleven Minami Shiga 4-chome Store 740m, Ayahadio Nishi Otsu Store about 580m, Happy Terada about 1360m, and Branch Otsukyo about 1240m.
The area of Otsu offers a blend of lakeside living and historical significance. As the capital of Shiga Prefecture, it sits on the southern shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. An interesting historical fact is that Otsu briefly served as the capital of Japan in 667 AD under Emperor Tenji before the court moved to Nara. The closest major landmark is the stunning Enryaku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site located atop Mount Hiei, which overlooks the city and the lake, offering profound historical and cultural significance.
