Scenic Land with Views of Mount Asama and Mount Tateshina in the Mimakihara Plateau
This land parcel, located in the Mimakihara plateau area of Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, offers a rare opportunity to build a home amidst expansive rural scenery with commanding views of the iconic Mount Asama and Mount Tateshina. The property is situated on a south-facing slope, ensuring excellent sunlight and a sense of privacy with minimal concern for neighboring sightlines. The location is well-established, with many members of the Furusato community having settled in the area. Daily convenience is supported by a bus stop approximately 200 meters away.
According to the agent's notes, this property is classified as farmland within an Agricultural Promotion Area. Purchasing it requires several legal and administrative steps: exclusion from the agricultural zone, obtaining permission for agricultural land conversion (農地転用許可), and a land subdivision (分筆) process. These procedures mean a handover period of approximately one year is necessary. For general residential use, there is an area standard of up to approximately 500 square meters; any portion exceeding this limit will remain subject to the restrictions of the Agricultural Land Law (農地法). The site is an inclined plot (傾斜地) and utilities include available electricity and public water supply connections, though a joint septic tank (合併浄化槽) will be required.
A special note (備考) clarifies that after the contract is signed, the seller will bear the cost to subdivide a portion of the land to provide parcel NO15572 as an access road to this property. The property fronts a paved public road approximately 4 meters wide on its southwest side.
The surrounding Saku region is renowned for its highland vegetables and clear skies. An interesting local fact is that the area is part of the "Saku Valley," known for its significant role in Japanese astronomy, hosting several observatories due to its exceptional atmospheric clarity. The closest major tourist attraction is the majestic Mount Asama, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, which offers hiking, stunning vistas, and is a central feature of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park.
