~$10,000 USD
¥1,500,000
hokkaido, 小樽市
Score: 7/10
Layout
4LDK
Land area
198.84m²
Building area
37.98m²
Year built
1958
Nearest station
小樽 (22 min)
Type
house
A renovated 4-bedroom home in Otaru, Hokkaido for just $10,000 USD — on 200 sqm of land with parking and walkable access to the city. This is the kind of deal that makes people pack their bags.
Why we picked this
¥1.5M gets you a renovated Hokkaido home, 200+ sqm of land, AND walking distance to Otaru—this is why savvy expats are buying in rural Japan.
What the photos show
Exterior photos are excellent: bright blue sky, well-maintained house with dual-tone beige/cream and dark roof, black car in driveway, lush green surroundings. Bathroom and toilet are clean, modern, and spotless with natural light. One interior room photo shows clutter and storage, which is less Instagram-friendly but realistic. Overall condition is clearly well-maintained post-2015; no visible mold, water damage, or decay. The property is photogenic and livable-looking.
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