Situated at the base of Mt. Fuji and just minutes to the shores of Lake Saiko, this renovated kominka is an absolute gem! For more information, visit www.akiyainaka.com
I'm curious... is it possible for foreigners to get their hands on cheap akiyas (obviously not on this beautiful state)? And, are there opportunities to turn them into shops for tourists or start life as entrepreuneur?
This is what I'm doing, actually. I've traveled to Japan more than a dozen times since 2013 while living in China, and now I've lived in Japan for almost 2 years (moved just before the you-know-what broke out). It took a lot of searching on many akiya bank sites (as well as others such as athome), but I finally found one that attracted my eye, located in Toyosaka-cho, Hiroshima. The original sale price was 1,100,000 yen, but after looking at it the agent said it was overpriced and talked to the owner, who dropped it to 300,000. Further research revealed it's near a cautionary zone so they lowered the price even further to 200,000. It included the 150sqm main house, 3 kura (storage buildings), small bathhouse, and 1000sqm of land. With the scrivener's fee, agent's fee, house payment, and registration tax, in total it was 310,000 yen. Next year I will have to pay property taxes, but those are quite low. I just got the keys on Christmas morning, and visited yesterday to do some rummaging and cleaning. There is so much to do that it feels overwhelming, but the house itself is so beautiful so I'm hoping to do it right. My plan is to turn it into a holiday home.
The basic layout of this house is so similar to mine. The main differences are that mine doesn't have an actual bathroom built-in (yet), is still covered in tatami, seems to have a larger area, and doesn't have anything above the first floor (I've never seen inside the attic -- not even sure how to get in there!).
@@AkiyaInaka I saw in someone's video where the name of the builder and date of construction was on the wood inside the attic. Even the previous owner of my house doesn't know the original build date. Do you know where I might find a build date on the house?
@@AkiyaInaka The agent who helped me said that the house was registered in the 50s, but no build date was ever recorded (the house was constructed well before the registration). Even the previous owners didn't know! Hopefully I can find some more clues. It has a steep, copper roof, but underneath it's thatched.
@@akiyajapan This happens often enough, and it's all a matter of what the buyer is comfortable with, and the amount of due diligence they conduct. If you can find sufficient evidence/documentation that the property is in decent/acceptable working order even without a build date, making an offer isn't irrational.
This one sold a while back, but there are many more like it! You can root around on various real estate sites or akiya banks, but you likely won’t have a good time or get anywhere fast. Japan’s standard real estate practice is geared for high prices, new builds, and city centers, not rural reaches or vacant property. Thats where our services come in. Check them out and let us know if you’d like to start your journey to akiya ownership! www.akiyainaka.com/services/
I'm blown away by how stunning this house is
So were we! Pretty outstanding work on a 150+ year old property.
@@AkiyaInaka Wow, it must have been renovated lot of times. I was sure it was 20 years old at maximum
@@namaenomore7831 its over 100 years old and went through 1 extensive renovation recently.
Its beautiful isnt it!
Wow this house is gorgeous
This was a real special one that got sold about a month back to a loving owner.
Cant wait to start looking for my place. Awesome channel!
Happy to help out when you’re ready!
Beautiful, thanks for posting!
It's beautiful, 👍👍👍
I'm curious... is it possible for foreigners to get their hands on cheap akiyas (obviously not on this beautiful state)?
And, are there opportunities to turn them into shops for tourists or start life as entrepreuneur?
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I think this video has almost all important bases covered on the topic and believe it will greatly help you!
This is what I'm doing, actually.
I've traveled to Japan more than a dozen times since 2013 while living in China, and now I've lived in Japan for almost 2 years (moved just before the you-know-what broke out). It took a lot of searching on many akiya bank sites (as well as others such as athome), but I finally found one that attracted my eye, located in Toyosaka-cho, Hiroshima. The original sale price was 1,100,000 yen, but after looking at it the agent said it was overpriced and talked to the owner, who dropped it to 300,000. Further research revealed it's near a cautionary zone so they lowered the price even further to 200,000. It included the 150sqm main house, 3 kura (storage buildings), small bathhouse, and 1000sqm of land.
With the scrivener's fee, agent's fee, house payment, and registration tax, in total it was 310,000 yen. Next year I will have to pay property taxes, but those are quite low.
I just got the keys on Christmas morning, and visited yesterday to do some rummaging and cleaning. There is so much to do that it feels overwhelming, but the house itself is so beautiful so I'm hoping to do it right. My plan is to turn it into a holiday home.
Thanks so much, both for your responses. I'll take a deeper look into it
This house reminds me of a Samurai Helmet. Its perfect! The sitting section also is for a grill as well?
A grill’d be perfect!
I almost slept, y'all need music in your videos.
Is it possible to let us know what the sale price was.....thanks.
what does this house cost? can someone tell me plss
The basic layout of this house is so similar to mine. The main differences are that mine doesn't have an actual bathroom built-in (yet), is still covered in tatami, seems to have a larger area, and doesn't have anything above the first floor (I've never seen inside the attic -- not even sure how to get in there!).
Ah yes, the legendary inaccessible attic!
@@AkiyaInaka I saw in someone's video where the name of the builder and date of construction was on the wood inside the attic. Even the previous owner of my house doesn't know the original build date. Do you know where I might find a build date on the house?
@@akiyajapan if its on file, the city office should have it. Its not uncommon for the build date to be lost in time after so long.
@@AkiyaInaka The agent who helped me said that the house was registered in the 50s, but no build date was ever recorded (the house was constructed well before the registration). Even the previous owners didn't know! Hopefully I can find some more clues. It has a steep, copper roof, but underneath it's thatched.
@@akiyajapan This happens often enough, and it's all a matter of what the buyer is comfortable with, and the amount of due diligence they conduct.
If you can find sufficient evidence/documentation that the property is in decent/acceptable working order even without a build date, making an offer isn't irrational.
beautiful house! except the stairs.
This area in Tokyo or Kyoto and how much?
Neither! It's near Mt. Fuji, but it's already sold.
how much? which website can I find Akiya house like this?
This one sold a while back, but there are many more like it! You can root around on various real estate sites or akiya banks, but you likely won’t have a good time or get anywhere fast. Japan’s standard real estate practice is geared for high prices, new builds, and city centers, not rural reaches or vacant property. Thats where our services come in. Check them out and let us know if you’d like to start your journey to akiya ownership! www.akiyainaka.com/services/
Que pena tão linda e abandonada😢
Went to the website. Didn't see this listing.
Here you go: www.akiyainaka.com/2021/03/18/fujikawaguchiko/
@@AkiyaInaka - Thanks
@@mikeohandley6765 no problem 😎
It's gone from the website obviously sold
@@eviltux65 Yup, it sold recently. Should probably put that in the description, huh🤔
My style