Spacious Traditional Japanese House with Adjacent Farmland in Takayama Village
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Japanese house set on a large plot of land in the serene countryside of Takayama Village, Gunma Prefecture. The house, built in October 1964, offers a generous 159.5 sqm (approximately 48.24 tsubo) of living space across two floors. The layout is a 5K configuration, featuring five Japanese-style rooms of varying sizes: two 8-tatami rooms, two 6-tatami rooms, and one 4.5-tatami room. The property includes a garden, free parking, and a separate bath and toilet. The bathroom has a window and is over 1 tsubo in size. Additional equipment includes a sunken kotatsu, storm shutters, lighting fixtures, propane gas, electricity, running water, a septic tank, and a water heater.
Special notes highlight the property's idyllic setting: it is close to mountains, offers views of rural landscapes, and is located in a quiet residential area. It is classified as a kominka (old folk house) and is well-suited for a self-sufficient, agricultural lifestyle. The property benefits from good sunlight and ventilation, with no buildings directly in front and neighboring structures at a distance of over 2 meters. A crucial remark states that due to the building not yet being inherited, a change of titleholder is not possible. The land, with a registered area of 953.84 sqm (approx. 288.53 tsubo), is designated as residential land and is located outside of an urban planning area.
The area surrounding Takayama Village is part of the scenic Agatsuma region in Gunma. An interesting fact is that the nearby town of Nakanojo is famous for its historic hot spring inns, some of which have been in operation for over 300 years, offering a deep connection to Japan's onsen culture. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Asama, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, which dominates the skyline and offers hiking opportunities and stunning views.