Kamiichi Heritage Minka
Shrine-carpenter timber. One hour from Hakuba.
Rare shrine-carpenter built minka — 1hr from Hakuba ski resort, gateway to Tateyama sacred peaks. 220㎡ floor plan across 529㎡ land. Hakuba market recorded $456 ADR and $47,873 average annual revenue in 2025, the highest of all Japan ski regions (AirROI data, 539 active listings). Traditional construction demands skilled renovation but delivers a product the mass market cannot replicate.
Minpaku (short-term rental) status not confirmed. Verify with the municipal office and your agent before completing purchase. STR operation may be restricted to 180 days/yr or prohibited.
(conservative–optimistic)
(130 days avg)
(low–high investment)
Based on area averages from AirROI 2025–2026 (539 active listings). Not financial advice. Actual revenue depends on occupancy, management costs, and STR permit status.
Traditional shrine-carpenter minka with sound structural timber frame. Major renovation required: insulation, kitchen, bathrooms, electrical rewiring, and plumbing modernisation. 220㎡ of floor space represents significant transformation potential. Structural inspection not yet conducted.
Renovation estimate: ¥800万 – ¥2,000万
| Room | Size | Floor |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hall (座敷) | 40㎡ | 1F |
| Living / Kitchen | 30㎡ | 1F |
| Japanese Bedroom (和室) | 18㎡ | 1F |
| Bathroom + Toilet | 10㎡ | 1F |
| Entrance (土間) | 14㎡ | 1F |
| Bedroom 2 | 30㎡ | 2F |
| Bedroom 3 | 28㎡ | 2F |
| Bedroom 4 | 26㎡ | 2F |
| Storage / Hall | 24㎡ | 2F |
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 539 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
High-value renovation opportunity
- ⛷ 35km · 55minHakuba Village Ski Resort
- ▲ 10.5km · 22minTateyama Alpine Route
- ♨ 14km · 28minKurobe Gorge Onsen (Unazuki)
- ⊙ 1.4km · 4minKamiichi Station
- ◻ 0.8km · 2minConvenience Store
- ✚ 2km · 5minKamiichi Town Hospital
- Minpaku (STR) permit — Requires pre-purchase verification with municipal office
- Structural inspection — Not yet conducted. Recommend independent inspection (¥50k–¥100k) before purchase.
- Land rights: Confirm ownership vs. leasehold (借地権). Leasehold affects resale value and mortgage eligibility.
- Utilities: Verify water supply (public / well), sewage (公共下水 vs. 浄化槽), gas (city gas / propane — propane is 2–3× higher cost).
- Earthquake resistance: Year unknown. Seismic standard unconfirmed.
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).