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    "description": "This property has now sold , but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market. --- A Quiet Exterior Hides a Lot of Heart Tucked into the hills of Ito City in Shizuoka Prefecture, this 5-bedroom property is full of surprises",
    "markdown": "**This property has now sold**, but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market.\n\n---\n\n## **A Quiet Exterior Hides a Lot of Heart**\n\nTucked into the hills of Ito City in Shizuoka Prefecture, this 5-bedroom property is full of surprises from its private terraced gardens to the unexpected mountain-cabin ambiance just past the front door.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeOUmF6XiSZEis1AJtmW5z0keYd6oqjORvGp2B)From the street, you’d never guess what’s waiting at the top of the stairs. Past the two-car shuttered garage, this home opens into a warm, wood-accented retreat. The main floor features a log cabin-style living area with large windows that bring in natural light and lush forest views.\n\nEven the bathroom feels special, with direct access to the balcony, ideal for fresh air and a truly unique layout touch.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHejfvpRLGvcteWNLkp1qg56TnOI3xhraH7VZFu)## 🌿 Built Into the Slope with Garden Access\n\nThe split-level design makes clever use of the hillside. Midway up, you'll find two 8-tatami rooms: one Japanese-style, one Western, both facing a terraced garden carved right into the slope. It’s a space that feels secluded, yet still part of the home.\n\nGo a bit higher and you’re greeted with not one, not two, but **three more Western-style rooms**, each bright and roomy with their own storage. There’s even a walk-up attic for extra storage or a cozy hideaway.\n\n---\n\n### **💰 Full Cost Breakdown: What You’ll Actually Spend**\n\nBuying a property in Japan involves more than just the listing price. This snapshot from our calculator gives you a clearer picture of the total estimated budget, including taxes, fees, and other recurring costs so you can plan with confidence. \n\n***(Prices as of June 2025)***\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeZJOJplXPZO7bvh6rackRqgAe21BW9NUC0jxJ)### ✨ Why It Stands Out\n\n- Located on high ground with wide open views and strong natural ventilation\n\n- All rooms are generously sized (6+ tatami mats)\n\n- Large LDK (living/dining/kitchen) area over 20 tatami mats\n\n- Garden space over 10 tsubo (\\~330 ft²)\n\n- Two toilets, wide balcony, auto bath, heated toilet seats, and underfloor storage\n\n- Wooden deck and shutter garage\n\n- Fully electric, with IH cooking heater\n\n### 🚃 The Best Part? It’s Not Remote.\n\nDespite the peaceful, mountainside feel, you’re still only a **13-minute walk from Minamiito Station**, offering direct access to the coast and larger cities along the Izu Peninsula. Daily essentials, local restaurants, and school zones are all within reach, making it a practical option for a full-time home, not just a weekend retreat.\n\n### **🤯 Total Dream Move-in Ready Home Price:** **Around $120K USD!!** **🤯**\n\n---\n\n## **Property Overview**\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeiSJSFp7CXmpch4KP9My87d1R6ql0SAtI2BFG)\n\n---\n\n## **Property Layout & Photos**\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeVqQ8S3szbdi0HE6StoQuUYZI9nslpgvkqy3W)![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeNKA4UOxkPUR8ioewF6cDsy9jzKnON7vbGxhf)\n\n---\n\n### Would You Live Here or Turn It Into a Rental?\n\nWhether you're dreaming of a multi-generational family base, a countryside rental, or a creative mountain retreat, this home delivers with size, charm, and location. And at just ¥15.5 million? It’s rare to find this much space and land this close to a station.\n\n---\n\n### **If this is the kind of home you’re looking for, here’s where to start.**\n\n- 👉[ How to Find Your Dream Property in Japan](https://akiyahub.com/articles/how-to-find-your-dream-property-in-japan): Learn how to explore regions, compare value, and confidently discover standout homes using AkiyaHub’s most powerful search approach.\n\n- 👉[Join the AkiyaHub community](https://akiyahub.com/jointhecommunity): Learn from real buyers, ask questions freely, and move forward with confidence as you explore owning a home in Japan.",
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