Traditional Japanese Countryside Home with Expansive Fields in Shimokitayama Village
This charming property offers a rare opportunity to embrace a quiet, rural lifestyle in the scenic mountains of Nara Prefecture. The house features a traditional Japanese folk house style and is situated in a tranquil residential area with low traffic volume. The front of the property opens onto a wide field, providing excellent sunlight and pleasant views of the surrounding mountains.
The property is equipped with a toilet, electricity, tap water, a septic tank (requiring periodic emptying), propane gas, and public water supply. It is important to note that repairs are needed for the bath and toilet, and the cost of these repairs will be the responsibility of the occupant. The house comes with an attached vegetable field.
This 3DK layout home has a total floor area of 45.48 square meters and sits on a generous 274.98 square meter plot of land. The property includes parking for two or more vehicles. Key features include a south-facing orientation, a quiet neighborhood, a system kitchen, two toilet locations, a reheating function for the bath water, suitability for two-generation living, a corner lot location, and a monitor-equipped intercom. Prospective buyers must register with the Shimokitayama Village Akiya Bank system to proceed with an inquiry.
The area is known for its peaceful, natural setting. An interesting local fact is that Shimokitayama Village is part of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its sacred mountains and pilgrimage routes. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Nachi Falls, one of Japan's most famous and tallest waterfalls with a single drop, located within the Kumano Sanzan shrine complex.
