A Spacious Kominka with Storehouse in Nagano's Mountainous Iriyama District
This substantial traditional kominka (old folk house) stands in the Iriyama area of Nagano City, a literal mountain village settlement. The property features a dignified presence and includes a valuable earthen storehouse (dozo). With a generous land area of 951.1 sqm (approx. 287.7 tsubo) and a building area of 218.18 sqm (approx. 65.99 tsubo), this 8DK layout offers immense potential. It is a registered property with the Nagano City Akiya Bank program.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with propane gas, a public water supply, a public sewer system, electricity, and an external storage shed. The house itself is a wooden structure with a total of one floor. The layout comprises multiple Japanese-style rooms including an 8.5-tatami room, several 8-tatami rooms, a 6-tatami room, a 4-tatami room, another Japanese room, a Western-style room, a DK (dining-kitchen), and a traditional doma (earthen entryway). The property includes parking and is situated near the mountains.
The Iriyama district offers a deeply rural and tranquil lifestyle within Nagano City's administrative area. The region is renowned for its pristine natural environment and is part of the larger Nagano Prefecture, famous for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics. The area provides excellent access to outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. A major nearby landmark is the historic and spiritually significant Zenko-ji Temple, one of Japan's most important and visited Buddhist temples, located approximately within Nagano City.
