A Vast Estate with Historic Taisho-era Minka in Iwaki's Revitalized Foothills
This extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial slice of Iwaki's history and landscape. Located in the foothills overlooking the symbolic Mt. Yuno, the estate comprises over 63,423 square meters (approximately 6.3 hectares) of land, including a main residence, a historic Taisho-era minka (folk house), and a classic white-walled kura (storehouse). The area, part of the Joban region, is known for its transformation from a once-thriving coal mining center ('Yama') to a green ('Midori') tourist destination featuring attractions like the Yumoto Onsen and Spa Resort Hawaiians.
The main house, a single-story wooden structure built in 1986 (Showa 61), features a slate roof and a terrace with a chimney, offering 97.06 sqm of living space. The true historical treasures are the registered ancillary buildings: a wooden, tile-roofed minka built in 1921 (Taisho 10) spanning 154.89 sqm, and a tile-roofed, earthen-walled kura built in 1926 (Taisho 15) measuring 23.18 sqm. The property is equipped with electricity, public water supply, and an individual septic tank.
Important notes from the agent detail specific conditions. The handover is scheduled for 2027 at the earliest. Rebuilding is possible only on one lot within the main residential land, provided construction of a building with a total floor area of up to 280 sqm begins within one year of demolition. If more than a year passes after demolition, rebuilding is not permitted. The property is subject to several regulations, including the Landslide Disaster Warning and Special Warning Zones, the Agricultural Land Law, the Forest Law, Iwaki City's Landscape Ordinance, and Fukushima Prefecture's Building Standards Act Enforcement Ordinance (cliff regulations). The land is zoned as a City Planning Area, Urbanization Control Area, with a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
The location provides a serene, rural lifestyle with convenient access to amenities. The nearest major landmarks include the renowned Spa Resort Hawaiians, a large-scale hot spring theme park, and the historic Yumoto Onsen hot spring town, both just a short drive away. The area is a fascinating blend of industrial heritage and modern resort leisure, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Joban region's mountains and coastline.
