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$174,417

¥27.8M · ¥285,744/m²

Cozy 3LDK House in Okamoto-cho

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 20, 2026

  • Kusatsu, Shiga滋賀県草津市岡本町
  • 3LDK · 97.3 m² (1,047 sq ft)
  • 162.8 m² of land (49.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 2004
  • JR Minami-Kusatsu Station: 15 min by bus + 9 min walk

Ownership check

Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.

Nothing in the listing blocks a purchase.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Rebuild rules not statedAsk whether the plot has the road frontage to rebuild.
  • Low-rise Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 2004, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$6,170¥983,400
Acquisition tax$1,744 – $5,233¥278,000 – ¥834,000
Registration + scrivener$1,437 – $4,492¥229,000 – ¥716,000
Total to buy$183,768 – $190,312¥29,290,400 – ¥30,333,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$733 – $1,779¥116,760 – ¥283,560
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$314 – $941¥50,000 – ¥150,000

Estimates from the asking price. Taxes are set on the assessed value, which is usually lower.

Life around the house

Lawson530 m
Supermarket1.3 km
Hospital1.9 km
Minami-Kusatsu Station2.9 km

At this address

  • Earthquake18% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 169 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowModerate snowfall in winter
    Moderate
  • PopulationKusatsu: +0% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Growing
  • Airbnb / minpakuAllowed with a local limit on nights or seasons. Confirm with the town hall.
    Up to 180 nights
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Full listing details

This cozy 3LDK all-electric house in Okamoto-cho offers a comfortable living space with a building area of 97.29 sqm and a generous land area of 162.8 sqm. Built in 2004, it features a modern kitchen, a well-maintained garden, and is conveniently located just a 15-minute bus ride from the nearest station. The property also boasts ample storage and a warm atmosphere.

Parking for 2 carsSystem kitchen2 bathroomsGardenFloor heatingAll-electric
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