Yuka Danbou
床暖房, ゆかだんぼう
- English definition: Underfloor heating
- This a heating mechanism that generates radiant heat using sub-floor hot water pipes, warm air ducts, or electrically heated wires. It is considered a relatively energy-efficient heating method.
- It is available as a feature in some rental apartments and single-family homes; and can be installed by a builder in newly constructed homes.
- The kanji 床 is read “yuka” and means “floor”.
- The kanji 暖房 is read “danbou” and means “heating”.
- On Real Estate Japan, if a property features this amenity, you can find it listed as a “Feature” in the property description.
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Lead photo: Underfloor heating