Live-work 2-storey house with shop space in Asahikawa, Kamui
$3,200¥500,000
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- Price
- ¥500,000
- Building
- 83.83 m² · 902 ft²
- Land
- 196.88 m² · 2,119 ft²
- Built
- 1978 (48 yrs old)
- Floors
- 2
- Location
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Address
- 北海道旭川市神居6条Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Features
Farmland / garden plotHot springShop spaceFurniture left in houseNear schoolNear supermarket
Description
*The sale is of land with a building on it.
*Because belongings remain in the house, this is a discounted, low-priced property.
The key feature of this property: a live-work (residential and commercial) option
Cafe / restaurant: Use the 1st floor as a small cafe or eatery featuring Asahikawa ramen and Hokkaido ingredients. The Kamui area attracts tourists and has potential for drawing customers.
Workshop / atelier: Asahikawa is famous as a furniture-producing region, so there is potential to run a woodworking, craft or pottery workshop or showroom here.
ework office: Fibre-optic internet is available throughout Asahikawa, so the property suits a live-work style for people relocating from cities and working remotely.
Minpaku / guesthouse: As a base for visiting Asahiyama Zoo, Kamui Kotan, and Biei and Furano, it could also be considered for use as accommodation for travellers touring Hokkaido.
Property introduction
This property is in the Kamui area of Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Asahikawa is the second-largest city in Hokkaido by population and a central city with well-developed commerce, medical care and education. Within it, the Kamui district is a quiet residential area close to the Ishikari River and nature.
It is a 2-storey detached house with about 197 m² (about 60 tsubo) of land and 83.83 m² of building. Built in 1978 (about 46 years old), it leaves plenty of room to enjoy renovating it to your own taste. You can use the 1st floor as a shop, office or workshop and keep the 2nd floor as completely separate living space. This live-work designation gives the property possibilities beyond a simple home.
The name Kamui comes from nearby Kamui Kotan. The name means "place where the gods live" in the Ainu language. It is Asahikawa's most scenic spot, with a gorge and rock formations carved by the Ishikari River over more than 100 million years. It was selected as one of the Eight Views of Asahikawa and is known nationwide for its autumn foliage. The former Kamui Kotan station building (a tangible cultural property designated by Asahikawa City) and three preserved steam locomotives remain there, and the former railway line has been developed into a cycling road, so weekend activities are right on your doorstep.
Asahiyama Zoo is about 20 minutes by car, and the lavender fields of Biei and Furano are within an hour. With famous Asahikawa ramen shops, Asahikawa furniture showrooms and the wildflower garden in Arashiyama Park, this property has many faces: a base for sightseeing in Hokkaido and an excellent foothold for moving to northern Hokkaido.
Lifestyle appeal
Kamui Kotan, a sacred Ainu site, as part of daily life: A gorge and rock formations shaped over more than 100 million years, old railway remains and Ainu legends. Scenery chosen as one of the Eight Views of Asahikawa becomes your weekend cycling course.
At the centre of sightseeing: The world-famous Asahiyama Zoo is about 20 minutes by car. The lavender fields of Biei and Furano and Sounkyo Onsen are within 1 to 2 hours. You live at the gateway to Hokkaido tourism.
Arashiyama Park and seasonal activities: Cherry blossoms and dogtooth violets in spring, clear streams in summer, autumn leaves in autumn and snowshoeing in winter. The Arashiyama observation deck gives a view over all of Asahikawa, and you can try crafts and pottery in the "Kita no Arashiyama" workshop district.
Town of Asahikawa ramen and Asahikawa furniture: Live next to nationally known brands. The Asahikawa Design Center displays more than 1,200 pieces of furniture. Food and housing, both at Hokkaido quality.
Ishikari River cycling from your front door: The Ishikari River cycling road via Kamui Kotan is nearby. It is a one-of-a-kind route that passes through the historic tunnels of the former railway (selected as Civil Engineering Heritage by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers).
Well-developed infrastructure of Hokkaido's second city: Asahikawa, with a population of about 320,000, is the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Daily infrastructure includes AEON Mall Asahikawa Ekimae, Asahikawa Medical University Hospital, Asahikawa Airport and JR Asahikawa Station. It is not a depopulated area, and you can enjoy the benefits of a city.
Nearby facilities
Supermarkets / shopping: There are supermarkets around the Kamui area and toward Kagura. AEON Mall Asahikawa Ekimae (large shopping complex) is about 15 to 20 minutes by car. Food and daily necessities are plentiful in Asahikawa.
Convenience stores: Seven-Eleven, Lawson, Seicomart and others are scattered in and around the Kamui area. Seicomart is an essential part of life in Hokkaido.
Hospitals / medical facilities: Including Asahikawa Medical University Hospital and Asahikawa Medical Center, the city has plentiful medical facilities, with a standard of care befitting Hokkaido's second city.
Schools / education: There are elementary and junior high schools in the Kamui district. Asahikawa has many universities, vocational schools and high schools, including Asahikawa Medical University and the Asahikawa campus of Hokkaido University of Education.
Home centres: There are several large home centres in Asahikawa, such as Homac (DCM) and Komeri, so snow-related supplies for winter and DIY renovation materials are easy to obtain.
City hall / administrative services: The Kamui Branch Office (Kamui 2-jo 9-chome) is in the area, so basic procedures such as resident certificates and seal registration certificates can be completed locally. The main city hall is near Asahikawa Station (about 20 minutes by car).
Transport / buses: Asahikawa Denki Kido buses serve the Kamui area, with routes toward Asahikawa Station and other parts of the city. JR Asahikawa Station is about 15 to 20 minutes by car. Asahikawa Airport is about 25 minutes by car.
Parks / nature spots: Kamui Kotan (one of the Eight Views of Asahikawa), Arashiyama Park (observation deck overlooking the whole city, Hokuho Wildflower Garden) and the Ishikari River cycling road are nearby, offering abundant seasonal outdoor recreation.
Expressway access: Access toward Asahikawa-Takasu IC on the Do-o Expressway is good. Sapporo is about 1.5 hours by expressway, making travel around Hokkaido smooth.
Onsen / leisure: Natural hot springs and ski resorts near Asahikawa are within driving distance. Sounkyo and Asahidake Onsen are about 1 to 1.5 hours away. Hokkaido's seasonal outdoor activities are an extension of daily life.
Asahikawa Airport: Asahikawa Airport is about 25 to 30 minutes by car. New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) is 1.5 hours by expressway. The location makes travel outside Hokkaido and receiving tourists easy.
Things to know before buying
Honest notes on the characteristics of this property and area
- Asahikawa is one of the snowiest and coldest areas in Hokkaido. In winter, roof snow removal and snow clearing are necessary. Running costs such as heating and kerosene should also be considered.
- This is a two-storey wooden house built in 1978 (about 46 years old). Its insulation and earthquake resistance are likely to differ from modern standards, so we recommend considering a total budget that includes renovation costs.
- Using a live-work property for a shop or business may require checking the zoning and obtaining various permits and licences. Be sure to check in advance with the Asahikawa City Building Guidance Division, the public health centre and similar offices.
- The Kamui area is away from the city centre, so a private car is essential for daily life. Bus services are limited, so please consider the property on the assumption that you will own a car.
- Asahikawa is an area that has recorded extremely low temperatures in the past. Hokkaido-specification housing measures such as water pipe freeze prevention, double windows and insulation renovation will be necessary.
- Because this is within the city, fibre-optic internet and mobile reception are generally good, but please check the actual communication environment of the property on site.
Who this is for
If you want to live in Hokkaido and make a living doing what you love, this live-work property can open the door to that dream.
Open a woodworking workshop right next to the Asahikawa furniture-producing region. Run a small cafe for tourists visiting Kamui Kotan. Start a minpaku as a base for tours to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei and Furano. Use it as an office for remote-working migrants. The possibilities held in the single phrase "live-work" are limitless, depending on the creativity of the person using it. As the name Kamui suggests, this is next to the "place where the gods live." Listening to the sound of the Ishikari River flowing, in the clear air of Hokkaido, start writing your new story. Experience the wind of the Kamui Kotan gorge and the wide sky of Asahikawa. Please feel free to contact us.
Property overview (land with old house)
Location: Kamui 6-jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Land: 196.88 m² (59.66 tsubo)
Building: 83.83 m²
Structure: 2 storeys
Current status: Vacant house
Asking price: 500,000 yen
Built: November 1978
Use: Live-work (residential and commercial)
*The sale is on an as-is basis and on a registry-based (koubo) land area basis.
Translated from Japanese · show original
※建物付き土地です。
※残置物ありのため、値下げした格安物件になります。
この物件の最大の特徴――「居住兼用」という選択肢
カフェ・飲食店
旭川ラーメンや北海道食材を活かした小さなカフェ・飲食店として1階を活用。観光客が訪れる神居エリアは潜在集客力がある。
工房・アトリエ
旭川家具産地として名高いこの地で、木工・クラフト・陶芸などの工房・ショールームとして展開できる可能性。
テレワーク事務所
旭川市内は光回線も整備されており、都市部から移住しリモートワークの拠点として使う「職住一体」スタイルに対応。
民泊・ゲストハウス
旭山動物園・神居古潭・美瑛富良野への拠点として、北海道を旅する訪問者向けの宿泊施設としての活用も視野に。
物件紹介
北海道旭川市・神居エリア。道内第2位の人口規模を持ち、北海道の中枢都市として商業・医療・教育が充実する旭川市の中でも、石狩川と自然に近接した閑静な住宅エリアが神居地区です。
土地約197㎡（約60坪）・建物83.83㎡の2階建て戸建て。築昭和53年（約46年）という年月は、リノベーションという名の「自分色への塗り直し」が存分に楽しめる余地でもあります。1階部分を店舗・事務所・工房として使い、2階を居住空間として完全に分離する――「居住兼用」という属性が、この物件に単なる「住まい」を超えた可能性を与えています。
神居エリアの名の由来は、すぐ近くにある「神居古潭（かむいこたん）」にあります。アイヌ語で「神が住む場所」を意味するこの地は、石狩川が1億年以上の歳月をかけて刻んだ峡谷と奇岩群が連なる、旭川随一の景勝地。旭川八景に選ばれ、紅葉の名所としても全国的に知られています。旧神居古潭駅舎（旭川市指定有形文化財）やSL3両が保存され、廃線跡はサイクリングロードとして整備されており、週末のアクティビティが自宅のそばに広がっています。
旭山動物園まで車で約20分、美瑛・富良野のラベンダー畑へも1時間圏内。旭川ラーメンの名店、旭川家具のショールーム、嵐山公園の野草園――北海道観光の拠点として、また道北移住の最良の足がかりとして、この物件は多くの顔を持ちます。
ライフスタイルの魅力
神居古潭・アイヌの聖地が日常に
1億年以上の歳月が生んだ峡谷・奇岩群、旧鉄道遺構、アイヌ伝承の世界。旭川八景の一つに選ばれた絶景が、週末のサイクリングコースになる日常。
旭山動物園・観光拠点の中心地
世界的に有名な旭山動物園まで車約20分。美瑛・富良野のラベンダー畑、層雲峡温泉へも1～2時間圏内。北海道観光の玄関口に暮らす特権。
嵐山公園・四季のアクティビティ
春の桜・カタクリ、夏の清流、秋の紅葉、冬はスノーシュー。嵐山展望台からは旭川全市を一望。「北の嵐山」工房街でクラフト・陶芸体験も。
旭川ラーメン・旭川家具の街
全国的なブランドを持つ旭川ラーメンと旭川家具が日常の隣にある暮らし。旭川デザインセンターでは1,200点以上の家具が並ぶ。食も住も北海道クオリティ。
石狩川サイクリングが玄関先から
神居古潭を経由する石狩川サイクリングロードが近隣に。廃線跡の歴史ある旧トンネル群（土木学会選奨土木遺産）を潜りながら走る、唯一無二のルート。
北海道第二の都市の充実したインフラ
人口約32万人の旭川市は道内第2位。イオンモール旭川駅前・旭川医科大学病院・旭川空港・JR旭川駅など生活インフラが充実。過疎ではなく、都市の恩恵も享受できる。
周辺の生活施設
スーパー・ショッピング
神居エリア周辺・神楽方面にスーパーあり。イオンモール旭川駅前（大型商業施設）まで車約15～20分。旭川市内は食料品・日用品が充実。
コンビニエンスストア
神居エリア内・周辺にセブン・ローソン・セイコーマート等が点在。セイコーマートは北海道の暮らしに欠かせない道民の味方。
病院・医療機関
旭川医科大学病院・旭川医療センターをはじめ、市内に医療機関が充実。北海道第二の都市らしい医療水準が地域の安心感を支える。
学校・教育機関
神居地区内に小中学校あり。旭川市は大学・専門学校・高校が充実。旭川医科大学・北海道教育大学旭川校などが立地する学術都市。
ホームセンター
旭川市内にホーマック（DCM）・コメリ等の大型ホームセンターが複数あり。冬の雪対策・DIYリノベーション資材の調達に困らない環境。
市役所・行政窓口
神居支所（神居2条9丁目）が地域内に。住民票・印鑑証明など基本手続きが地元で完結。本庁は旭川駅近く（車約20分）。
交通・バス
旭川電気軌道バスが神居エリアを運行。旭川駅方面・市内各所へのバス路線あり。JR旭川駅まで車約15～20分。旭川空港まで車約25分。
公園・自然スポット
神居古潭（旭川八景）・嵐山公園（全市一望の展望台・北邦野草園）・石狩川サイクリングロードが近隣。四季の自然レクリエーションが豊富。
高速道路アクセス
道央自動車道・旭川鷹栖IC方面へのアクセスが良好。札幌まで高速で約1.5時間。北海道各地への広域移動がスムーズ。
温泉・レジャー
旭川近郊の天然温泉・スキー場が車圏内。層雲峡・旭岳温泉まで約1～1.5時間。北海道ならではの四季のアウトドアが日常の延長に。
旭川空港
旭川空港まで車約25～30分。新千歳空港（札幌）まで高速1.5時間。道外への移動・観光客の受け入れにも対応しやすい立地。
ご購入前に知っておいていただきたいこと
誠実にお伝えする、この物件・エリアの特性
・旭川市は北海道有数の豪雪・寒冷地です。冬は屋根の雪下ろし・除排雪が必要。暖房費・灯油代のランニングコストも考慮が必要です。
・築昭和53年（約46年）の木造2階建てです。断熱・耐震性能は現代基準と異なる可能性が高く、リノベーション費用を含めた総予算での検討をお勧めします。
・「居住兼用」物件の店舗・事業利用には、用途地域の確認・各種許認可申請が必要な場合があります。事前に旭川市建築指導課・保健所等への確認を必ず行ってください。
・神居エリアは市街地から離れており、日常生活に自家用車は必須です。バス本数も限られるため、車を持つ前提でご検討ください。
・旭川は過去に極低温を記録する地域です。水道管凍結対策・二重窓・断熱改修など北海道仕様の住宅整備が必要になります。
・市内エリアのため光回線・携帯電波は概ね良好ですが、物件の具体的な通信環境は現地でご確認ください。
こんな方へ
北海道に暮らしながら、自分の好きなことで生きていきたい――そう思っている方に、この物件は「居住兼用」という形で夢の扉を開いてくれます。
旭川家具産地のすぐそばで木工工房を開く。神居古潭に訪れる観光客向けに小さなカフェを営む。旭山動物園・美瑛・富良野へのツアー拠点として民泊を始める。リモートワーク移住者の事務所として使う――「居住兼用」という一言が秘めた可能性は、使う人の創造力で無限に広がります。神居という地名が示す通り、ここは「神が住む場所」のそばです。石狩川の流れる音を聞きながら、北海道の澄んだ空気の中で、あなたの新しいストーリーを書き始めてみてください。神居古潭の峡谷の風と、旭川の広い空を体感してください。お気軽にお問い合わせください。
【物件概要】※古屋付土地
場所：北海道旭川市神居6条
土地：196.88㎡（59.66 坪）
建物：83.83㎡
構造：2階建て
現況：空き家
希望価格：50万円
築年数：昭和53年11月
用途：居住兼用
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Location
Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Listed on
Ieichiba
Contact the seller or municipality through the original listing.
ieichiba.com/project/P202600304%E6%97%AD%E5%B7%9D%E7%A5%9E%E5%B1%856%E6%9D%A1K
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