Fans can buy a Japanese castle of their own for $64K, but there is a twist to it. Notably, this concrete and steel structure was built in 1991 and spans 1,571 square meters. The six-story Japanese-style castle is firmly situated on 5,045 square meters of flat land.
A six-story Japanese is on sale for $64,000
Fans can now buy a six-story Japanese-style castle for $64,000, but it also requires some additional steps. According to the official listing, there is an amazing restaurant space in the castle, reportedly an interior room of nearly 17,000 square feet, with an elevator for convenience. (via Dexerto).
Not only that, the buyer can access 40 parking spaces, perfect for hosting an outdoor event. There is also a grand garden space that offers multiple possibilities but requires additional maintenance. The listing also mentions that there’s a Lawson convenience store 150 meters away. Moreover, the castle is located in a way that allows easy access to roads and railways to Sapporo. The Japanese-style castle boasts proximity to areas including Furano.
There is a specific reason why such a magnificent castle is available for an economical price. The $64K castle is situated in Akabira, a former coal mining town in Hokkaido. The population is declining, much like in other rural small towns in the country. Hence, this has led to many abandoned and vacant properties, which in turn has caused lower prices.
This is why an interested buyer must bear all the maintenance costs of the Japanese-style castle. In this case, roof tile replacement and parapet repairs will be approximately $50,000. Not only that, but buyers must also pay additional annual property tax fees of approximately $7,600.
Fans reacted to the Japanese-style castle on X with their own take. One fan commented, “It sounds like a magical deal until you realize it’s just a 1991 concrete replica in Hokkaido. It needs around 8 million yen for basic renovations and carries a yearly property tax of 1.2 million yen. The $64K is literally just the entrance fee to an endless maintenance trap!” A second fan wrote, “So the catch is additional maintenance fees of $50,000 plus $7,500 tax. Well played.”
