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¥1,980,000 (~$13,200 USD)

Large Japanese-style room (8+ tatami) perfect for a traditional kotatsu setup

和室8畳以上なら、大型のコタツを設置する事も出来ます
Rank: 57 4/10

Photos (10)

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Property Details

Location
📍 栃木県芳賀郡益子町大字小宅967番1
Layout
5DK+S(納戸)
Land Area
667.99 m² (7190 sq ft)
Building Area
100.65 m² (1083 sq ft)
Year Built
1969 (57 years old)
Nearest Station
多田羅 (55 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 57)

+15: 10 photos — lots of content
+20: Cheap: ¥1,980,000
+10: Large lot: 667.99m²
+3: Good size: 5DK+S(納戸)
+5: Has garden
+4: Great value: ¥2,964/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The price is excellent (¥1.98M/$13.2K) and the layout is genuinely spacious with traditional charm, but the photos severely undermine appeal. The interior shots are dimly lit, cluttered, and show aging/stained fixtures; the bathroom photo is particularly unappealing. The exterior photo is distant and uninspiring. For social media, visual storytelling is critical—these images won't stop scrolling.
Visual Assessment
Photos reveal a 1969-era house in lived-in condition with significant clutter, aged fixtures, and poor lighting in interior shots. The bathroom shows age and staining; the bedroom is cramped with belongings. The exterior shot from the road is distant and doesn't showcase charm. One floor plan diagram is clear but the property needs professional photography to shine.
Suggested Angle
"¥1.98M for 5 bedrooms + storage + garden in rural Japan—needs love, but the bones are solid and the space is real." (Acknowledge the project nature honestly rather than oversell.)
Red Flags
Property shows signs of age and deferred maintenance. Very long commute to nearest station (55 min). Interior clutter and photos suggest the property may need significant updating. Located in a declining rural area with limited amenities or services. No indication of renovation work done recently.
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