4DK house near the fishing port in Ushibuka, Amakusa
$3,800¥600,000
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- Price
- ¥600,000
- Layout
- 4DK (4 rooms + dining + kitchen)
- Land
- 68 m² · 732 ft²
- Built
- 1979 (47 yrs old)
- Location
- Amakusa, Kumamoto
- Address
- 熊本県天草市牛深町Amakusa, Kumamoto, Japan
Features
GardenHoliday homeNear schoolNear supermarketSea view / near sea
Description
A house in a harbor town wrapped in blue sea and gentle breezes. This 4DK detached house next to a fishing port is available at an astonishing 600,000 yen. Ushibuka, the gateway to the Amakusa Islands at the southern tip of Kumamoto Prefecture, is often called the "Hawaii of Kumamoto" for its beautiful sea and nature, crystal-clear water, a climate with pleasant sea breezes, and a nostalgic harbor-town way of life.
In this town of Ushibuka comes a truly "dream-like" property: 68 m² of land, a 4DK detached house, and a price of only 600,000 yen. It is a versatile, rare property that can be used as a primary residence, a vacation home or second house, or renovated as an income-producing property.
[Area appeal: Ushibuka, a town with sea, food and warm-hearted people]
Ushibuka is a harbor town that has long prospered through fishing, and it is still a town that lives with the sea, full of the warmth of local residents. Its greatest attractions are the beauty of the sea and the richness of the food. The nearby Ushibuka Marine Park boasts the best water clarity in Amakusa, a scenic spot with clear blue water where you can see the seabed. Leisure activities that let you feel nature first-hand, such as diving, fishing and sea kayaking, are plentiful. The local specialty is, above all, Ushibuka fish. Horse mackerel, mackerel, squid and sea bream in particular are excellent, and fresh fish can be bought at unbelievably low prices at the local market and the fishing cooperative's direct-sales outlet. You can also enjoy Amakusa brand foods such as Amakusa Daio (free-range chicken), Amakusa Bankan (citrus) and Amakusa champon. Tourist attractions are abundant too: Haiya Ohashi Bridge, one of Japan's most scenic bridges; Tomiyama Park, with a panoramic view of Ushibuka Port; and the churches of the Shimoda and Sakitsu area (a World Heritage site), set by the sea. It is a truly scenic harbor town. The locals are warm and have a culture of welcoming visitors and newcomers.
[Convenience: an easy place to live even in a seaside town]
The Ushibuka area of Amakusa City is rich in nature yet has a well-developed living environment. A-Coop Ushibuka supermarket is about a 7-minute walk, Lawson Ushibuka convenience store about a 6-minute walk, and Ushibuka Post Office about a 5-minute walk. Ushibuka Municipal Hospital is about 3 minutes by car, and elementary and junior high schools are within walking distance. With all the necessary facilities close by, it is a reassuring place for elderly residents and families with children. The Ushibuka Port ferry also gives access to the Nagashima Town area of Kagoshima Prefecture. By car, the center of Amakusa City (Hondo area) is about 50 minutes away, making for an ideal rural lifestyle that is neither too remote nor too convenient.
[Features and potential of the property]
1. A 4DK detached house priced lower than rent
The asking price of 600,000 yen is equivalent to one to two months' rent for a one-room rental in a city, yet you get the land and building outright. It can be lived in as it is, but with renovation it can be used in many ways: as a permanent residence, a rental for newcomers, a minpaku (short-term rental) or guesthouse, or a weekend villa or fishing lodge. Tourism demand in Amakusa City is high, with visitors throughout the year, so profitability as a minpaku or short-term rental can also be expected. The chance to enjoy a DIY renovation while combining a home and income is another major attraction.
2. Compact land and building, easy to maintain with low running costs
The land is a compact 68 m², yet the 4DK layout is suitable for anyone from a single person to a family of four. Fixed asset tax is also very low, roughly a few thousand yen to the low tens of thousands of yen per year, so there is little burden even if the house is left vacant and it is easy to maintain. It is recommended even for first-time property owners.
3. Good ventilation and plenty of sunlight, with the openness of a harbor town
The building faces south, with a bright living room that receives the morning sun and a well-ventilated engawa (veranda). The relaxed atmosphere unique to a harbor town and the distant sound of the sea make for a calm environment. Once you visit, you will likely feel that you want to live in this town.
[Examples of use as an income property]
Tourist minpaku: Concept-driven operation such as lodging for anglers or a seaside workation house could bring in rental income of several tens of thousands of yen per month. Long-term rental: In Amakusa there is steady rental demand from local workers and newcomers; renting at 30,000 to 40,000 yen per month would give annual rent of 360,000 to 480,000 yen, meaning the purchase price could be recovered in just two years.
Renovate-and-resell model: With minor renovation, it is possible to set a resale price of 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 yen. It is also well suited to a low-cost, high-yield buy-and-refurbish project.
[Appeal as a home or vacation house]
It suits lifestyles such as "living at ease while enjoying fishing" or "resetting in nature just on weekends." Ushibuka has a mild climate with little snow and pleasant sea breezes all year round. Food is plentiful, making it an ideal environment for those who want a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Preparing your fishing gear in front of the house and watching the sunset over the fishing port in the evening - you can start this life with the sea from 600,000 yen.
[Summary]
Supermarket, convenience store, hospital and post office within walking distance
Well suited to minpaku, rental, vacation home or permanent residence
Amakusa and the Ushibuka area, a town of sea, nature and warm-hearted people
Leave the bustle of the city for a place where time flows slowly, or take your first step as a property owner with a small investment.
This price, this location, this potential. Kumamoto, Amakusa, Ushibuka - your second life starts here.
[Property overview] *Land with an old house
Location: Ushibuka-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Land: 68 m² (approx. 20 tsubo)
Building: 4DK (built 1979)
Structure: not stated
Current condition: not stated
Asking price: 600,000 yen (rental possible)
*The transaction will be on an as-is basis and based on the registered land area (koubo baibai).
Translated from Japanese · show original
碧い海と穏やかな風に包まれた港町。漁港そばの4DK戸建てが、まさかの60万円で手に入るチャンスです。熊本県の最南端、天草諸島の玄関口「牛深(うしぶか)」。ここは、“熊本のハワイ”とも称されるほど海と自然が美しく、透明度の高い海、潮風が心地よい気候、そしてどこか懐かしい港町の暮らしが広がっています。
そんな牛深の町で、土地68㎡・建物付き4DK戸建て・価格わずか60万円という、まさに「夢のような」物件が登場しました。住まいとしても、別荘・セカンドハウスとしても、あるいはリフォームして収益物件としても活用できる、“多用途型・希少物件”です。
<エリアの魅力:海・食・人情が揃う「牛深」というまち>
牛深は、古くから漁業で栄えた港町であり、今もなお“海と共に生きる街”として、地元住民のあたたかさに満ちています。何よりの魅力は、海の美しさと食の豊かさ。すぐ近くの「牛深海中公園」は、天草随一の透明度を誇り、海の底が見えるほどの澄んだ青が広がる絶景スポットです。ダイビング、釣り、シーカヤックなど、自然を肌で感じるレジャーも充実しています。また、地元の特産品といえば、なんといっても「牛深の魚」。特にアジ・サバ・イカ・タイなどは絶品で、地元市場や漁協の直売所では、新鮮な魚が信じられない価格で手に入ります。さらに、天草ブランドの「天草大王(地鶏)」や「天草晩柑(柑橘)」、「天草ちゃんぽん」など、グルメを楽しみながら暮らせるのも大きな魅力です。観光資源も豊富で、日本屈指の絶景橋「ハイヤ大橋」、牛深港を一望する「遠見山公園」、海に浮かぶ教会群「下田・﨑津エリア(世界遺産)」など、まさに“風光明媚な港町”そのもの。地元の人たちも温かく、観光客や移住者を優しく迎え入れてくれる文化が根付いています。
<生活の便利さ:海の町でも暮らしやすい環境>
天草市牛深エリアは、自然豊かでありながら生活環境が整っています。スーパー「Aコープうしぶか店」まで徒歩約7分、コンビニ「ローソン牛深店」まで徒歩約6分、牛深郵便局」まで徒歩約5分、「牛深市民病院」まで車で約3分、小学校・中学校も徒歩圏内です。このように、生活に必要な施設がすべて近距離に揃っており、高齢の方やお子様がいるご家庭でも安心して暮らせます。また、牛深港フェリーを利用すれば、
鹿児島県の長島町方面へもアクセス可能です。車があれば天草市中心部(本渡エリア)へも約50分ほどで行けるため、「田舎すぎず、便利すぎない」理想的な地方生活が実現します。
<物件の特徴と可能性>
① 戸建て4DKで“家賃より安い購入価格”
60万円という販売価格は、都市部のワンルーム賃貸の1~2ヶ月分です。それでいて、自分の土地・建物が丸ごと手に入る驚きの条件です。現況のままでも居住可能ですが、リフォームを施すことで、定住用の住まい、移住者向け賃貸、民泊・ゲストハウス、週末の別荘・釣り宿、として幅広く運用可能です。特に天草市は観光需要が高く、年間を通して観光客が訪れるため、民泊運営や短期貸しとしての収益性も期待できます。DIYリノベーションを楽しみながら“住まい+収益”を両立できる点も、この物件の大きな魅力です。
② コンパクトな土地と建物。手入れがしやすく低維持コスト。
土地は68㎡とコンパクトでありながら、4DKの間取りが確保されているため、1人~4人家族まで十分に対応できます。さらに、固定資産税も年間数千円~1万円台程度と非常に低く、「空き家になっても負担が少ない」「維持管理がしやすい」という点で、初めて不動産を所有する方にもおすすめです。
③ 風通しが良く、日当たり良好。港町ならではの開放感。
建物は南向きで、朝日が差し込む明るいリビング、風通しの良い縁側が特徴です。港町特有のゆったりした空気が流れ、海の音が遠くに聞こえる穏やかな環境です。一度訪れれば、「この町に暮らしたい」と感じるはずです。
<収益物件としての活用事例>
観光民泊として運営「釣り人向け宿泊」「海辺のワーケーションハウス」など、月数万円の家賃収入が見込めるコンセプト型運用が可能です。長期賃貸として安定収入、天草では地元の就業者や移住者向けの賃貸需要が根強く、月額3~4万円で貸し出せば、年間36~48万円の家賃収入に。わずか2年で元本を回収できる計算です。
リフォーム再販(転売)モデル
軽微なリフォームで再販価格を100~150万円に設定することも可能です。低コストで高利回りが狙える“仕入れ再生案件”にも最適です。
<自宅・別荘としての魅力>
「魚釣りを楽しみながらのんびり暮らしたい」、「週末だけ自然の中でリセットしたい」、そんなライフスタイルにぴったりです。牛深は温暖な気候で、雪も少なく、海風が一年中心地よい地域です。食材も豊富で、自給自足的な暮らしをしたい方には理想的な環境です。
家の前で釣り道具を整え、夕方には漁港の夕日を眺める――。そんな“海とともにある暮らし”を、60万円から始めることができます。
<まとめ>
スーパー・コンビニ・病院・郵便局 徒歩圏内
民泊・賃貸・別荘・定住に最適
海と自然と人情の街、天草・牛深エリア
都会の喧騒を離れ、“時間がゆっくり流れる場所”で新しい暮らしを。または、“小さな投資”から不動産オーナーとしての一歩を。
この価格、この立地、このポテンシャル。熊本・天草・牛深――
あなたの第二の人生がここから始まります。
【物件概要】※古屋付土地
場所:熊本県天草市牛深町
土地:68㎡(約20坪)
建物:建物4DK(昭和54年築)
構造:
現況:
希望価格:60万円(賃貸可)
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Location
Amakusa, Kumamoto, Japan
Listed on
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