Secluded Island Getaway on Naru Island, Goto
The Property
A 1982 wood post-and-beam akiya in Goto City's Naru-cho Okushi on Naru Island. The inspected house has 136.74 m² of floor area over two above-ground floors, attic storage, and water service active at inspection. Set within the existing seven-parcel island holding, the April 2026 inspection identifies renovation priorities around possible rainwater leakage, kitchen ceiling mold and damage, living room floor sinking, Japanese room floor damage, and moisture-related subfloor deterioration.
Features
The Structures
What's included
Naru Island House
Wood Post-and-Beam Residence
Built
1982
Floor Area
136.74㎡
Land
3,442㎡ across 7 parcels
- Inspection date: April 21, 2026; report issued April 25, 2026 by Sakurajimusyo Kyushu / Nico Co., Ltd.
- 2 above-ground floors; attic storage present; no basement noted in the inspection overview
- Water service was active at inspection; electricity and gas were not active
- Visible indoor plumbing showed no significant deterioration, leakage, or leak traces at the time of inspection
- Repair priorities identified: kitchen ceiling black mold and damage, living room floor sinking, and Japanese Room A floor damage
- Subfloor inspection found moisture-related wood deterioration around the living room and Japanese Room A; early repair was recommended
- Exterior wall and roof materials show age-related deterioration; inspection visibility was limited by stored belongings and roof viewing from ground level
Property Dossier
Source-backed listing details
Source
Inspection Source & Scope
The public listing now uses the April 2026 home inspection report as its condition source, while retaining the existing seven-parcel landholding context from the listing record.
- Inspection date
- April 21, 2026
- Report issued
- April 25, 2026
- Inspector
- Sakurajimusyo Kyushu / Nico Co., Ltd.
- Address
- Naru-cho Okushi, Goto City, Nagasaki
Building
House Snapshot
- Construction
- Wood post-and-beam
- Built
- 1982
- Scale
- 2 above-ground floors
- Floor area
- 136.74 m²
- Attic storage
- Present
- Landholding
- 3,442 m² across 7 parcels
Utilities
Utility Status at Inspection
| Utility | Inspection Status |
|---|---|
| Water | Open at inspection; no meter movement was observed while water was not in use |
| Electricity | Not energized; electric meter was removed |
| Gas | Not opened at inspection |
| Hot water | Roof-mounted equipment was reportedly used previously; operation was not confirmed |
| Septic tank | Area around the tank was clean, but tank condition was not inspected |
Condition
Inspection Findings to Price Into Renovation
- Possible active or continuing rainwater leakage around the kitchen ceiling; black mold and ceiling damage were observed.
- Living room floor sinking appears related to deteriorated subfloor material.
- Japanese Room A has floor and tatami deterioration, with moisture present in floor materials.
- Subfloor review found moisture-related wood deterioration around the living room and Japanese Room A; one measured joist area showed 25% moisture content.
- Exterior wall and roof materials show age-related deterioration, with multiple repair decisions likely.
- Whole-building differential settlement was judged low, but partial floor slope may exist because of floor-frame deterioration.
Diligence
Buyer Follow-Up
- Clear stored belongings and re-check concealed floor, wall, and ceiling areas before final renovation budgeting.
- Have a contractor trace leak sources from both interior ceiling damage and exterior roof/wall conditions.
- Confirm electrical reconnection, gas service, hot-water equipment, and septic function before occupancy planning.
- Use the full inspection report as required reading before viewing, offer, or renovation scope decisions.
The Region
Kyushu
Volcanic landscapes & subtropical charm
From Beppu's steaming onsen to Yakushima's ancient forests, Kyushu is Japan at its most elemental. Active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, and some of the country's best ramen.
The Area
Naru Island, Goto, Nagasaki
One of Japan's most remote inhabited islands, Naru sits at the heart of the UNESCO-recognized Goto archipelago - known for its hidden Christian heritage, pristine coastline, and slow island rhythm.
Island landmark - UNESCO World Heritage church built 1918, wooden architecture with distinctive cream walls and Gothic windows
Island gateway - Daily ferry to Fukue Island (30-45 min) with onward connections to Nagasaki city
Visitor center with historical displays, Egami Church scale models, and maps of the island's hidden Christian past
Island coastline - Pristine cove beach with clear water, snorkeling and fishing opportunities
Hilltop viewpoint with panoramic views across the Goto archipelago and open Pacific
30-45 min by ferry - Main Goto island with shops, restaurants, accommodation, and Nagasaki-bound flights
Who This Is For
Is this the right fit?
Buyers prepared for a documented renovation project on Naru Island
Restorers seeking a 1982 wooden akiya with inspection findings already surfaced
Buyers wanting a large seven-parcel holding in the Goto archipelago
Creatives or researchers drawn to one of Japan's storied island communities
Listed price
Price on Request