Discover a Rural Retreat with Farmland in Kurotaki Village, Nara
This unique property offers a rare opportunity for a self-sufficient lifestyle in the serene forests of Nara Prefecture. Located in Kurotaki Village's O-Yoshino area, this single-story wooden house comes with a generous 108.26 sqm of floor space and is accompanied by its own farmland, perfect for a home vegetable garden. The layout is a spacious 6DK, providing ample room for family living or creative use. The property includes practical amenities such as a dedicated parking area with space for up to three vehicles, an IH kitchen, air conditioning for climate control, and a laundry area. The bathroom features a Western-style toilet with a simple flush system.
As noted in the agent's remarks, the property's special notes include its proximity to local facilities: Kurotaki Village Hall is 2,300 meters away, and the post office is 4,200 meters away. A critical requirement for interested parties is that registration with the Kurotaki Village Akiya Bank is necessary to proceed with this rental.
The house, built in January 1950, carries 76 years of history and is currently vacant, with handover conditions open for discussion. The monthly rent is negotiable, and there is no listed security deposit or key money. The village itself is known as a "forest village," with 97% of its total area covered in woodland, offering clean air, delicious water, and a relaxed pace of life. While feeling remote, it is surprisingly accessible, with the city of Kashihara in Nara about an hour's drive away and central Osaka reachable in approximately 90 minutes by car. A notable landmark in the wider region is the sacred and historically rich Yoshino Mountain area, famous for its thousands of cherry trees and UNESCO World Heritage temples.