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A property featuring 97.2 m² of living space situated on a generous 830.6 m² lot in Kanoya. Built in 1961, this home is priced at ¥300,000 and is recommended for those seeking a rural lifestyle with access to nearby fields suitable for gardening.
Priced at approximately ¥1,000,000, this 1979-built home in Wake offers a 4DK layout. It is situated at 145-6 Izumi, and the local schools include Wake Elementary and Junior High.
A property opportunity awaits in Chikugo boasting an expansive land size of approximately 88 tsubo, accessible via a 3m road with a 3.3m frontage. Priced at JPY 1,500,000, this could suit someone looking for substantial ground space in the Fukuoka countryside.
This property in Kanoya features an 117.88 m2 structure on a substantial 297.52 m2 plot. Built in 1945, it offers a setting surrounded by greenery and includes farmland, making it suitable for those interested in a slow, agricultural lifestyle.
For JPY 1,800,000, this property in Wake features a 7K layout and includes significant agricultural land (rice paddies and fields). The home dates back to 1935, offering substantial space for those interested in rural living.
For only JPY 1,700,000, this property is situated in Chikugo and is noted as being an 800m walk (about 11 minutes) from JR Nishimuda Station. Details on the floor area or land size are not provided. This could suit someone looking for a budget-friendly base near local transport.
Priced at approximately ¥900,000, this property offers a 78.63 m2 structure situated on a substantial 571.0 m2 lot in Kanoya. The listing also includes adjacent land parcels totaling significant acreage for farming and forest use. This could be suitable for those seeking extensive rural land.
Check out this 1979-built 3DK house in Wake. It is offered at a price of JPY 2,300,000 and includes no farmland. The property is situated within the school district covering Waki Elementary and Junior High.
A land plot in Chikugo offers an opportunity at ¥2,000,000. The site benefits from being a short walk to the elementary school and has direct access via a 2.8m road. Please note that the property is sold as-is.
Priced at approximately ¥900,000, this property offers a substantial 103.2 m² structure on a large 473.84 m² plot. Built in 1975, it is situated in a quiet environment surrounded by nature. It may suit those looking for rural living.
This 1980-built home features a 3DK layout and is listed for JPY 2,300,000. It is situated in Wake Town and has no agricultural land on the site. The property falls within the school district served by Honso Elementary and Waki Junior High.
For ¥2,300,000, you can acquire this property in Chikugo. The land is situated a short walk from local schools, specifically 800m from Matsubara Nursery School and Elementary School (approx. 11 minutes' walk). This could be suitable for someone looking to settle near community amenities.
Towns across the countryside list them on their own websites — in Japanese, with no map, no translation, often gone within weeks. We surface the ones worth a second look, summarize them in our own words, and point you straight to the municipality. No middleman, no markup.