← Back to listings View on Suumo ↗
¥4,800,000 (~$32,000 USD)

Rare High-Ground Location (35m Elevation). A Beautiful Japanese Place Where Showa-Era Charm Lives On

希少価値の高台(海抜35m)立地。昭和の風情が息づく、和の佳い場所を
Rank: 39 6/10

Photos (16)

Property photo 1 Property photo 2 Property photo 3 Property photo 4 Property photo 5 Property photo 6 Property photo 7 Property photo 8 Property photo 9 Property photo 10 Property photo 11 Property photo 12 Property photo 13 Property photo 14 Property photo 15 Property photo 16

Property Details

Location
📍 和歌山県田辺市あけぼの16-17
Layout
4DK
Land Area
97.48 m² (1049 sq ft)
Building Area
90.06 m² (969 sq ft)
Year Built
1976 (50 years old)
Nearest Station
紀伊田辺 (10 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 39)

+20: 16 photos — excellent coverage
+8: Moderate price: ¥4,800,000
+3: Good size: 4DK
+3: Walkable to station: 10 min
+5: Near ocean/sea

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Good price point and traditional charm for the Instagram demographic, with genuine Showa-era character. However, the photos reveal extensive wear—aging fixtures, dated bathrooms, narrow corridors—making it clearly a renovation project rather than move-in ready or photogenic ruin. Visual appeal is moderate at best; the property needs work but isn't visually striking enough to compensate.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a tired but structurally sound 1976 house with traditional tatami rooms, small bathrooms with aged tile, narrow hallways, and vintage fixtures. Exterior shots reveal a modest two-story structure with weathered surfaces and overgrown landscaping. Natural light is present but interiors feel cramped and dated. No dramatic 'beautiful decay' or standout architectural features that would stop scrollers.
Suggested Angle
₥4.8M for a full traditional Japanese home with tatami rooms and mountain-town charm—perfect for someone willing to restore a piece of 1970s Japan into a rural dream
Red Flags
Aging plumbing and electrical systems likely need replacement; bathrooms and kitchen are dated and small; narrow interior spaces typical of 1970s Japanese design may not appeal to Western audiences; no modern amenities shown; appears to require significant renovation investment despite moderate purchase price; elevation noted as safety feature, suggesting flood risk in lower areas may be a concern
akiya traditional-japanese affordable renovation-project tatami-rooms mountain-town wakayama elevated-location showa-era 4dk