An exceptional opportunity to create your own dream home in Kobe.
Asatani-cho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe | JPY 39,800,000
Perched on the hillside of Kobe’s Tarumi district, this distinctive five-bedroom residence offers generous living spaces, remarkable outdoor areas, and beautiful views stretching across the Akashi Strait towards Awaji Island.
Built in 1989, the property sits on a substantial 239 sqm corner plot, with approximately 183 sqm of interior living space — a scale rarely found in today’s conventional family homes.
What makes this residence particularly appealing is its unique combination of Japanese architectural charm and a relaxed, open atmosphere reminiscent of a California coastal home.
With its generous proportions, abundant natural light, private Japanese garden, outdoor patio, expansive balconies, and rooftop terrace, the property offers an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a home with character and the freedom to make it their own.
The ground floor features a generously sized living and dining area, complemented by a traditional 12-tatami Japanese room with a tokonoma alcove and an engawa veranda overlooking a Japanese garden.
This beautiful Japanese-style room brings a sense of calm and authenticity to the home, offering a wonderful contrast to the more open, contemporary living spaces.
The living room opens onto an outdoor patio, creating an inviting setting for morning coffee, casual dining, or entertaining friends and family.
A spacious kitchen with ample work surfaces, a dishwasher, and a separate utility area provides practicality for everyday family life.
The large bathroom is another distinctive feature, with views towards a small Japanese garden.
The upper floor offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from windows on multiple sides, allowing natural light to fill the rooms.
Two bedrooms have direct access to a large roof balcony, while the central bedroom enjoys balconies on both sides, creating a particularly airy and open atmosphere.
From the balcony, an outdoor spiral staircase leads to an expansive rooftop terrace.
Here, the views open towards the Akashi Strait, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and Awaji Island.
The rooftop offers wonderful possibilities for those who enjoy outdoor living, whether relaxing with a book, enjoying the changing colours of the sky, or spending time with family and friends.
This is a property for buyers who appreciate space, individuality, and architectural possibilities.
While the house would benefit from interior renovation and modernisation, its generous proportions, natural light, and distinctive indoor-outdoor spaces provide an excellent foundation for creating a personalised residence.
Imagine refreshing the interiors with natural materials, contemporary lighting, and a refined coastal-inspired design, while preserving the traditional Japanese room and garden.
The result could be a unique home that brings together the serenity of Japanese living and the relaxed elegance of a California-style residence.
For buyers who have lived overseas, or those looking for something beyond a conventional Japanese family home, this property presents an especially interesting opportunity.
A home of this size and character offers something increasingly difficult to find: the freedom to create living spaces around your own lifestyle.
Whether you envision a spacious family residence, a home designed for entertaining, or a personalised retreat overlooking the Akashi Strait, this property is ready for its next chapter.
Contact Core Eight to arrange a private viewing and explore the possibilities of making this distinctive Kobe residence your own.
