Historic 1924 Kominka with Multiple Outbuildings in Nakano City
This is a rare and substantial traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house) built in January 1924, located in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture. The property features a main house, several storage buildings, and a historic silkworm-raising room (蚕室), all set on a spacious plot of land. The main house is a single-story wooden structure with a thatched (草葺) roof, covering 217.19 square meters. The layout is a spacious 6DK, providing ample room for living and creative use.
The property includes several outbuildings: a two-story warehouse with a tiled roof (57.52 sqm total), a thatched storage shed (38.01 sqm), a significant two-story silkworm room with a tiled roof (102.47 sqm total), a storage shed with a galvanized steel sheet roof (11.57 sqm), and another thatched single-story building (19.83 sqm). The total building area is 217.29 square meters. The land is a generous 902.47 square meters (approximately 273 tsubo) and is classified as residential land in a non-city planning area with a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. The terrain is sloped. The property is currently vacant. The transfer timing is negotiable.
The agent's remarks emphasize the property's potential: "This is a valuable kominka. I hope it can be skillfully passed on to future generations, making good use of the large site, perhaps as a kominka restaurant or cafe. I believe the land alone has value. Please consider it."
The area in Nakano City offers a peaceful rural setting within Nagano Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that Nakano City is part of the historic Shinshu region, known for its apples, mushrooms, and sake. The property is situated within a reasonable drive of the popular Jigokudani Monkey Park, where wild Japanese macaques are famously seen bathing in natural hot springs, especially during the winter months.