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$55,211

¥8.8M · ¥106,525/m²

4DK House in Himeji's Gotaitoh District

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 17, 2026

  • Himeji, Hyogo兵庫県姫路市御立東3
  • 4DK · 82.6 m² (889 sq ft)
  • 186.3 m² of land (56.3 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1979
  • JR Yobe Station: 56 min walk

Ownership check

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  • 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 1979, before the 1981 earthquake codeOlder quake standard. Budget for a structural check and possible retrofit.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$2,236¥356,400
Acquisition tax$552 – $1,656¥88,000 – ¥264,000
Registration + scrivener$809 – $2,077¥129,000 – ¥331,000
Total to buy$58,808 – $61,180¥9,373,400 – ¥9,751,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$232 – $563¥36,960 – ¥89,760
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

Lawson900 m
Supermarket880 m
Hospital1.2 km
Yobe Station3.1 km

At this address

  • Earthquake27% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoOntake is 279 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationHimeji: -18% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • 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 spacious 4DK house in Himeji's Gotaitoh District features a sunny engawa (veranda) that enhances natural light and ventilation. Built in 1979, it offers a generous layout and is located 56 minutes on foot from Yobe Station. Ideal for families looking for a peaceful setting.

Immediate move-in possibleLand over 50 tsuboMountain viewGood sunlightJapanese-style roomRegular-shaped lotShower-equipped washbasinTwo-storyWindow in bathroomGood ventilationGood viewsAll rooms over 6 tatamiCity gasMovable partitions
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