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)
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: ¥8.0M – ¥20.0M
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).