Experience Traditional Japanese Living in a Fully-Renovated Hashima Home
This unique rental property, known as the "Gifu Hashima Hermit Crab House - Enku," offers an exceptional opportunity to experience life in a traditional Japanese home at an incredibly affordable rate. For just 50,000 yen per month, which includes all utilities (water, electricity, and gas), you can reside in a spacious, fully-equipped 3LDK standalone house. The property is located in the quiet residential area of Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture, and benefits from excellent sunlight.
The home has been thoughtfully renovated, with the living area featuring warm-toned Nagara cedar flooring, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The comprehensive list of equipment and facilities includes: motion-sensor lighting, a two-burner stove, microwave oven, heated bidet toilet seat, flush toilet, multi-function shower, bathroom window, septic tank, propane gas, public water supply, individual LPG system, refrigerator, bed included, lighting fixtures, washing machine, furniture included, curtains included, roll screens included, lighting in all rooms, dining table included, an LDK (living-dining-kitchen) of 18 tatami mats or more, a Japanese-style room (washitsu), a study, side gutters, a vanity washbasin with hair-washing function, a window in the washroom, a wooden terrace, and four or more air conditioning units.
Special notes from the agent indicate that for details, inquiries should be made via email or phone to the NPO. Vacancy status and procedures can be confirmed on their website at http://gifu-akiya.net/hashima_emigration/. Handover is negotiable, and this is a single-unit rental managed independently. The property was originally built in September 1978 (47 years old) and underwent a full renovation in March 2019, which included the toilet, flooring, wall coverings, washbasin area, and the entire exterior.
The area around Hashima City is rich in history and culture. An interesting local fact is that the city's name, "Hashima," translates to "Feather Island," a poetic name for a landlocked area. For a major tourist attraction, residents are just a short drive from the historic Gifu Castle, perched atop Mount Kinka and offering panoramic views of the Nagara River and the city below, a site deeply connected to the legendary samurai warlord Oda Nobunaga.
