Traditional-Style Vacant House with Mountain Views in Shimokitayama Village
The property comes with essential facilities including CATV, shower, toilet, bath, electricity, tap water, a septic tank, propane gas, and public water supply. A notable feature is the inclusion of cultivated fields. Important remarks from the agent specify that repairs are necessary and there are belongings on-site, the removal of which will be the responsibility of the user. The attached woodland contains a shrine, for which a mandatory 'shrine spirit removal' procedure is currently being arranged. Prospective buyers must note that registration with the Shimokitayama Village Akiya Bank is required to proceed with this purchase.
Located in Shimokitayama Village in Nara Prefecture, the area is part of the deeply forested Yoshino region, known for its pristine natural beauty and traditional way of life. An interesting local fact is that the village is home to part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range'. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Nachi Falls, one of Japan's most famous and sacred waterfalls, located approximately an hour's drive away within the Kumano Sanzan area.