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Noyori Minka
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The larger of the two houses
The smaller of the two houses.
This summary provides an overview of the "Noyori House" floor plans as documented on March 21, 2026. The documents detail two distinct structures or sections, identified by their respective area measurements and layouts.
Note: All components of the structure - except for the earthen walls - can be preserved and reused, provided they are in good condition.
Noyori Minka is 70 years old.
Noyori House 2-1
Floor Areas:
1st Floor: 137.40㎡ (41.5 tsubo)
2nd Floor: 99.37㎡ (30.05 tsubo)
Total Floor Area: 236.77㎡ (71.6 tsubo)
Building Area: 236.77㎡ (71.6 tsubo)
Layout Features: The 1st floor includes multiple Japanese-style rooms (Washitsu 1-6), a kitchen/dining area (DK), a bathroom, a washroom, and a toilet. The structure features an entrance hall, veranda (engawa), and various storage areas, including space under the stairs. Certain areas, such as the Japanese-style rooms, feature sloped ceilings.
Noyori House 2-2
Floor Areas:
1st Floor: 58.70㎡ (17.75 tsubo)
2nd Floor: 39.74㎡ (12.02 tsubo)
Total Floor Area: 98.44㎡ (29.77 tsubo)
Building Area: 106.30㎡ (32.15 tsubo)
Layout Features: This structure includes an earthen floor area (doma), storage, Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, and two separate entryways.
Both sets of plans include cross-section diagrams (scale 1/100) and represent the current status of the buildings.
