Sounds like you really want to live there ;-) I don't blame you, it is beautiful. I'd like to live in an older style Japanese house with big wooden beams on the ceiling. Japanese traditional carpentry is pretty impressive too.
@Arvak777 The differences are many and profound. In a nutshell though Japan is a "group" centered society while much of the Western world is more oriented towards the individual. This has profound meaning in terms of lifestyle, values and family. Have a great day! ~Kurt :-)
With that tree at the front enterance and that garden, the beautiful nature surrounding it, the hills and the green around its the perfect home to spend your Old time in Peace.
If you are planing to live there may I suggest to Buy It !!!!!!
Because I am going to look for a Place exactly like this one for my Old age Peace
This was the type of video I was looking for in essence of seeing some of the country side. I have yet to goto japan primarily due to cost at the moment. But when I do, these are the types of things my wife and I are interested in seeing. Thank you very much for providing a wonderful look at a beautiful site.
@xavier0307 I am so happy that you could find the type of video you were looking for. I share your interest in the countryside settings of Japan and I am delighted that we could share this experience together via the wonder of the Internet. Have a great weekend! ~Kurt :-)
@marblemill The countryside is indeed a special place. I'm happy that you enjoyed the video and I hope to bring more such sights to YouTube in the future. -Kurt :-)
what a beautiful place. There's an abandoned house near where I live (in NY) and I recently snuck inside. Abandoned houses are so intriguing and often more beautiful than occupied ones. I think the emptiness of places like these invites our imaginations to form all these ideas of what could have been or what could be in this empty space. They are so mysterious.
Hello boardDF, I agree with your observations regarding the interest of abandoned buildings. It does indeed seem that there are stories wrapped-up in these places just waiting for an imaginative mind to ponder. -Kurt :-)
This is the kind of remote village I'd like to live in in japan. But its unlikely it will ever happen. My japanese isnt good enough and I have no natural skill with languages.
But I can dream ^_^
And if I can never move to japan I can always decorate my home in a traditional japanese way. Bringing japan to me. heh
Hello TheRoadGoesEverOn, I agree that it is very sad to see these old houses neglected and unused. Old places like this can be had rather cheap depending upon the location. I think that a house like this could be had for less than $100,000 USD in this particular location. If it were further out in the hills the price would go down fast. -Kurt :-)
@softypapa I've seen that many Japanese homes are considered depreciating assets, and combined with the remote location, I'm not surprised it is probably $100k or less. Even in the cities (excluding Tokyo) there can be homes had for $220k or less. Living in the countryside would be wonderful there. My wife, on the other hand, may find it antiquated (she's Japanese and prefers modern homes).
@eskercurve My wife feels the same way. I suspect that I might one day buy or rent a small farm in the countryside to enjoy on weekends though I doubt that my wife would agree to live in such a place. This sentiment seems common in Japan and I have met very few Japanese who share this interest which seems quite strong in many foreigners I have met or spoken with. Have a great day! ~Kurt :-)
a reason why many old houses in counryside are abandan is that you can not live conveniently. I think there is no shopping mall near there, and most of all, traditional way of living culture in countryside is vanished after WW2...It is very sad. I am japanese and wish I could live there...anyway thanks for posting. I am very pleased to know somebody praises my country, espcialy foreiger.
Hello madmax7272jj, Thank you for shaing about the reasons these lovely old homes are often left empty. It's very interesting to hear your perspective and ideas. -Kurt :-)
Hello darkwolflord, The home may indeed be on the market though it is hard to tell as many Japanese homes which are being sold do not display any real estate sign or advertisement. -Kurt :-)
If you can get any footage fomr some long narrow (rectangular) Zen style gardens with gravel bases. I'd love to see some. I'm getting ready to start building one influenced by thiose gardens in the back rectangular plot that I have in my back yard. :) BTW I love all the country side You've been sharing lately. I'm glad you are there and sharing :)
Hello Feile, I will certainly try to make a video of a Zen style garden if i happen to visit one. Thanks for the suggestion and kind words and best of luck with your new garden! -Kurt :-)
Peek the camera over the wall for a view of the secret garden :) I bet it looks very neat Inside! Old style landscape I'm SURE. I'd be envious of how a garden like that. Colorado doesn't have enough moisture to keep a garden as nice as I bet that one is. :)
Hello dondondodo, Congrats on your upcoming travels to Japan! I do hope that you will have many wonderful experiences. If you plan to make videos then please send me a link when you are ready to share! -Kurt :-)
The house is a really beautiful example of an old, traditional Japanese country estate, but it also seems like it came out of an old J-horror film. lol.
Imagine the view of it at night...
Maybe it should be bought by a movie company in Japan for a future filming spot. XP
But the house IS an aged beauty, I must admit. lol.
Looks like a perfect place for country living in Japan. I love the decorative bricks in the wall, and the tree in the front! I hope someone works on the place soon, so it doesn't fall into further disrepair.
Hi Kat, There are several such houses in this same village which appear empty yet cared for. I suspect that as this village is not too far from the city the family members are therefore better able to return from time-to-time to care for the place and perhaps enjoy a nice weekend in the countryside! -Kurt :-)
Hello hapsap, I hope that you will have a chance to come to Japan. I suspect that if you try you can likely find such places to rent. I have heard that there are even some real estate agents who specialize in renting and selling such old properties. Good luck with your travel plans! -Kurt :-)
Hello Doug, I think that the village is called Kamiochiai though I may not be remembering it correctly. It is located roughly 45 minutes from Shizuoka City along the narrow road leading to Ikawa. There are probably less than 20 homes in the entire village though many of the places are empty. If you or anyone is every wants to visit this village (or any other in our area) and you are in the area then just let me know and I will be happy to take you or prepare a detailed map. -Kurt :-)
Hello spydermurphy, I like the idea of country living very much and hope to try it sometime in the future. I suspect that this type of life has its challenges just like any other though I am certainly ready to give it a try. -Kurt :-)
I have a friend who did this as well. The family who owned the old place were shocked that anyone would want to live there. Rent was set very cheap which left plenty of money to fix the place up. Their old home has since been featured in several Japanese magazines and they are really enjoying their country lifestyle. It might be awhile before we can pull something like this off as we want to stay close to my wife's parents during their older years while they need the help. -Kurt :-)
Hi Peekingduck, Great idea! I would certainly love to rent or even buy one of these old places sometime in the future. There is another empty place across the river from this house which is really nice as it includes an entire farm compound with out buildings, plots of land and a lovely scenic setting! Thanks again for the nice suggestion and for watching and commenting! -Kurt :-)
Hello Peekingduck, A old fellow in next village over seemed happy to hear that I was thinking of moving to this area some day. He told me that there are many empty homes and seemed excited that someone was interested in setting up house in his village. -Kurt :-)
Thanks for the encouraging words! How about the area where you live? Are there some classic old homes available? I know that you like the Kamakura area. Do you live near Kamakura? -Kurt :-)
Also, not being married makes for a few obstacles when trying to get a foot in.
Pretty far though I wish (so much) that I lived there (in Kamakura) I guess there is always luck and coincidence to hope for, but as it is now, I'm about 2; hours away...
what made you want to move to japan? it must have been life changing?
rambomonkey101 1 week ago
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rambomonkey101 1 week ago
really nice place
TheMessanjah 4 weeks ago
that house is creepy... "the grudge"
Dragonathan 1 month ago
Whydo the dress up statutes?
ghosttrain2066 1 month ago
omg GO INSIDE
EletronicNerdTV 1 month ago
why wont you bring us in the abandoned houses? .. :( pleaseeee!
xfaithfaith 3 months ago
This is where I'm going to retire. =x
Gotred 3 months ago
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10AngelNavarro 4 months ago
I WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE HOUSE. NOT THE TREE.....
10AngelNavarro 4 months ago
if this house is situated somewhere in europe, homeless people had occupied it already
puketinho 4 months ago
Japanese poeples are place a high priority on the old culture.
songsforeveryone 5 months ago
i wanna move there! amazing house.
arivas713 6 months ago
I would offer 200k British Pound Sterling...
Finchaviary 7 months ago
Sounds like you really want to live there ;-) I don't blame you, it is beautiful. I'd like to live in an older style Japanese house with big wooden beams on the ceiling. Japanese traditional carpentry is pretty impressive too.
PapaQuark 1 year ago
I like that place.. i wonder if the propperty has been sold
del885 1 year ago
why is this place empty?
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pennypacker93 1 year ago
How are things (people, culture, way of life) different from Japan than the western world?
Arvak777 1 year ago
@Arvak777 The differences are many and profound. In a nutshell though Japan is a "group" centered society while much of the Western world is more oriented towards the individual. This has profound meaning in terms of lifestyle, values and family. Have a great day! ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago 6
wow, Kurt. this is exactly where I would want to live if I were to live in Japan. nestled in the mountains with the sounds of nature. incredible.
leloodallasmultipass 1 year ago
This is a beautiful place. It's too bad you don't live there! You could put your business in the front building!
Claycat4 1 year ago
the grudge lady lives in there. But what a nice house :)
HarpSama 1 year ago
i wouldn't go in there, have you not seen "the grudge"?
tommyhf9999 1 year ago
I shall move into that House, right by the mountainsides of Japan!
iEmbarcadero 1 year ago
@iEmbarcadero Sounds like a great idea! ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
@iEmbarcadero es una casa grande, la comparto contigo
masalanyc 1 year ago
just beautiful....
mostenan 1 year ago
Thanks for the post, I remeber some of the places where I walked around in Japan, but nothing this as beautiful! I LOVE that old house! So heavenly!
teslaphysics 1 year ago
thank you for your respect of japanese life.
9072aaa 1 year ago
if you look any closer you'll see SADAKO!!! ( from ringu!)
fashionmaiden365 1 year ago
Huge shame it's empty. Beautiful house.
FranceHopper 1 year ago
where is everybody? ha?
OhSleeperAwake 1 year ago
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just Perfect!!!!!!
With that tree at the front enterance and that garden, the beautiful nature surrounding it, the hills and the green around its the perfect home to spend your Old time in Peace.
If you are planing to live there may I suggest to Buy It !!!!!!
Because I am going to look for a Place exactly like this one for my Old age Peace
prajeet26 1 year ago
This was the type of video I was looking for in essence of seeing some of the country side. I have yet to goto japan primarily due to cost at the moment. But when I do, these are the types of things my wife and I are interested in seeing. Thank you very much for providing a wonderful look at a beautiful site.
xavier0307 1 year ago
@xavier0307 I am so happy that you could find the type of video you were looking for. I share your interest in the countryside settings of Japan and I am delighted that we could share this experience together via the wonder of the Internet. Have a great weekend! ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
Indeed what a great place to live. I love how (at least in the countryside) plants in japan are left to grow so near to the buildings.
Countryside all the way!
Oh to live far out in those hills...
marblemill 1 year ago
@marblemill The countryside is indeed a special place. I'm happy that you enjoyed the video and I hope to bring more such sights to YouTube in the future. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
what a beautiful place. There's an abandoned house near where I live (in NY) and I recently snuck inside. Abandoned houses are so intriguing and often more beautiful than occupied ones. I think the emptiness of places like these invites our imaginations to form all these ideas of what could have been or what could be in this empty space. They are so mysterious.
boardDF 2 years ago
Hello boardDF, I agree with your observations regarding the interest of abandoned buildings. It does indeed seem that there are stories wrapped-up in these places just waiting for an imaginative mind to ponder. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
This is the kind of remote village I'd like to live in in japan. But its unlikely it will ever happen. My japanese isnt good enough and I have no natural skill with languages.
But I can dream ^_^
And if I can never move to japan I can always decorate my home in a traditional japanese way. Bringing japan to me. heh
Lostfaith1980 2 years ago
Hello TheRoadGoesEverOn, I agree that it is very sad to see these old houses neglected and unused. Old places like this can be had rather cheap depending upon the location. I think that a house like this could be had for less than $100,000 USD in this particular location. If it were further out in the hills the price would go down fast. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Thats cheaper than most homes here in teh UK O_O
All I'd need would be a mortgage and I could get it.
Its a dream I have ^_^
Lostfaith1980 2 years ago
@softypapa I've seen that many Japanese homes are considered depreciating assets, and combined with the remote location, I'm not surprised it is probably $100k or less. Even in the cities (excluding Tokyo) there can be homes had for $220k or less. Living in the countryside would be wonderful there. My wife, on the other hand, may find it antiquated (she's Japanese and prefers modern homes).
eskercurve 1 year ago
@eskercurve My wife feels the same way. I suspect that I might one day buy or rent a small farm in the countryside to enjoy on weekends though I doubt that my wife would agree to live in such a place. This sentiment seems common in Japan and I have met very few Japanese who share this interest which seems quite strong in many foreigners I have met or spoken with. Have a great day! ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
a reason why many old houses in counryside are abandan is that you can not live conveniently. I think there is no shopping mall near there, and most of all, traditional way of living culture in countryside is vanished after WW2...It is very sad. I am japanese and wish I could live there...anyway thanks for posting. I am very pleased to know somebody praises my country, espcialy foreiger.
madmax7272jj 2 years ago
Hello madmax7272jj, Thank you for shaing about the reasons these lovely old homes are often left empty. It's very interesting to hear your perspective and ideas. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Looks like an old Samurai House to me . Did you see Tom Cruise ? lol
hpeterswald 2 years ago
h aha! well he wouldn't have to duck below the tree to get in the front door! lol
Seanuk 2 years ago
Jesus Christ paradise O_O
DivineContrast 2 years ago
ok thanks
darkwolflord 2 years ago
Hey you think that place is for sale?
darkwolflord 2 years ago
Hello darkwolflord, The home may indeed be on the market though it is hard to tell as many Japanese homes which are being sold do not display any real estate sign or advertisement. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
it's a very nice place, I'd buy it if someone would know about it more...
by reading other comments, it's strange that there is not much people living there, maybe if someone moved there it would be nice...
that place and some others are great place I would like to visit if I ever go to Japan..
thanks for sharing!
isunamitch 2 years ago
Yeah, I gotta say, that house is a Japanese horror film in the making.
Bluegoo 2 years ago
If you can get any footage fomr some long narrow (rectangular) Zen style gardens with gravel bases. I'd love to see some. I'm getting ready to start building one influenced by thiose gardens in the back rectangular plot that I have in my back yard. :) BTW I love all the country side You've been sharing lately. I'm glad you are there and sharing :)
~Feile
FeileCase 2 years ago
Hello Feile, I will certainly try to make a video of a Zen style garden if i happen to visit one. Thanks for the suggestion and kind words and best of luck with your new garden! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Peek the camera over the wall for a view of the secret garden :) I bet it looks very neat Inside! Old style landscape I'm SURE. I'd be envious of how a garden like that. Colorado doesn't have enough moisture to keep a garden as nice as I bet that one is. :)
FeileCase 2 years ago
i'm going to japan in 3 weeks :D i hope i get to see stuff like that :O
reminds me of the grudge too.
dondondodo 2 years ago
Hello dondondodo, Congrats on your upcoming travels to Japan! I do hope that you will have many wonderful experiences. If you plan to make videos then please send me a link when you are ready to share! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Wow! Thanks for the vid!
guitar98765 2 years ago
Beautiful!
murasakiryu 2 years ago
It's really beautiful, indeed.
It's situated with fresh air, surrounded in nature; has exquisite architecture; and the ghosts are homely as well.
XD
Japanime1 2 years ago
Hello XD, I like your description which captures well the impressions I enjoyed while visiting the home. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
The house is a really beautiful example of an old, traditional Japanese country estate, but it also seems like it came out of an old J-horror film. lol.
Imagine the view of it at night...
Maybe it should be bought by a movie company in Japan for a future filming spot. XP
But the house IS an aged beauty, I must admit. lol.
Japanime1 2 years ago
It certainly does have that spooky feel. Perhaps I should go back and film it at night to see what it is like after dark. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
You should.
It would probably be pitch dark to see...as it is abandoned...but it's exciting to see if anything happens...haha... XD
Japanime1 2 years ago
Looks like a perfect place for country living in Japan. I love the decorative bricks in the wall, and the tree in the front! I hope someone works on the place soon, so it doesn't fall into further disrepair.
~Kat
Luminasita 2 years ago
Hi Kat, There are several such houses in this same village which appear empty yet cared for. I suspect that as this village is not too far from the city the family members are therefore better able to return from time-to-time to care for the place and perhaps enjoy a nice weekend in the countryside! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Wow videos like this make me really want to go to Japan.
Maybe I can rent one of these when I go to Japan for a year :P
hapsap 2 years ago
Hello hapsap, I hope that you will have a chance to come to Japan. I suspect that if you try you can likely find such places to rent. I have heard that there are even some real estate agents who specialize in renting and selling such old properties. Good luck with your travel plans! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Thanks for this video Kurt. What a lovely home. Does this little settlement have a name? So peaceful and serene...............Love it....Doug :o)
tbone1143 2 years ago
Hello Doug, I think that the village is called Kamiochiai though I may not be remembering it correctly. It is located roughly 45 minutes from Shizuoka City along the narrow road leading to Ikawa. There are probably less than 20 homes in the entire village though many of the places are empty. If you or anyone is every wants to visit this village (or any other in our area) and you are in the area then just let me know and I will be happy to take you or prepare a detailed map. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Haunted, methinks.
watcher8o 2 years ago
Hello watcher80, I suspect that this home has a long and interesting past and would be a great candidate for ghosts. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Yeah, that really would be a good place to live; fresh air, lot's of space, a garden.
I am pretty used to city life but, there are benefits of inaka life.
spydermurphy 2 years ago
Hello spydermurphy, I like the idea of country living very much and hope to try it sometime in the future. I suspect that this type of life has its challenges just like any other though I am certainly ready to give it a try. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
A friend of mine did that.
The family that owns it gave him a real good deal since they got some extra money and someone to look after the place too.
Worked out really well for both parties.
Could be a perfect opportunity for the both of you. And I'm sure your daughter would love having a nice garden to play in...
Nothing to lose, everything to gain. for everyone.
Sounds sweet to me.
: )
Peekingduck 2 years ago
I have a friend who did this as well. The family who owned the old place were shocked that anyone would want to live there. Rent was set very cheap which left plenty of money to fix the place up. Their old home has since been featured in several Japanese magazines and they are really enjoying their country lifestyle. It might be awhile before we can pull something like this off as we want to stay close to my wife's parents during their older years while they need the help. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Brilliant place.
Maybe the owners would let you rent it ?
Thanks for the clip!
Peekingduck 2 years ago
Hi Peekingduck, Great idea! I would certainly love to rent or even buy one of these old places sometime in the future. There is another empty place across the river from this house which is really nice as it includes an entire farm compound with out buildings, plots of land and a lovely scenic setting! Thanks again for the nice suggestion and for watching and commenting! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Hello Peekingduck, A old fellow in next village over seemed happy to hear that I was thinking of moving to this area some day. He told me that there are many empty homes and seemed excited that someone was interested in setting up house in his village. -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Brilliant !
That's excellent news!
I believe the ball just started rolling.
Some of these things are just meant to happen.
Thanks for keeping me posted.
I really think you live in 'real Japan' more than most of us. Soon I bet you'll be living in a really awesome house.
Peekingduck 2 years ago
Thanks for the encouraging words! How about the area where you live? Are there some classic old homes available? I know that you like the Kamakura area. Do you live near Kamakura? -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
Nah, there is nothing that I know of.
Also, not being married makes for a few obstacles when trying to get a foot in.
Pretty far though I wish (so much) that I lived there (in Kamakura) I guess there is always luck and coincidence to hope for, but as it is now, I'm about 2; hours away...
Though, who knows : )
Peekingduck 2 years ago