Designed by Architect Nobuyoshi Sakai: A Spacious 3LDK Home in Otsu
This distinctive property at 1-5 Sengokudai, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, is a 163.16 square meter house designed by architect Nobuyoshi Sakai. Built in July 1989, the 3-storey reinforced concrete structure offers a functional 3LDK layout. The home features a 13-jo (approx. 21 sqm) living-dining-kitchen on the second floor, a 10-jo (approx. 16 sqm) Western-style room on the first floor, another 10-jo Western-style room on the third floor, and a 6-tatami mat (approx. 9.7 sqm) Japanese-style room on the second floor. A 10 square meter balcony provides outdoor space.
The property includes a range of modern equipment. The kitchen is fitted with a system kitchen and a 3-burner IH cooktop. Bathroom amenities include a dedicated bath with jet bath functionality, a reheating feature, and bathroom heating. There are two or more toilets, one equipped with a warm-water washlet. The home also features air conditioning, underfloor heating, wooden flooring, and an electric shutter. Utilities are connected to public water, city gas, and sewer systems. A parking space for one car is available free of charge, located just 1 meter from the property.
According to the agent's special notes, the current status is vacant. The notes state: "Akiya (vacant house). If you would like to see it in person for free, please feel free to contact us with your preferred date." Recent renovations were completed in March 2025, including updates to the water heater and interior walls and ceilings.
The location in the Sengokudai area of Otsu is highly convenient, with JR Kosei Line's Otsukyo Station just a 13-minute walk away. The area offers a balanced lifestyle with proximity to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, which is a major landmark and a hub for water sports and scenic beauty. An interesting local fact is that Otsu City, the capital of Shiga Prefecture, was briefly the imperial capital of Japan from 667 to 672 AD, known then as the Ōmi Ōtsu Palace.
