Historic Shop and Residence in Chikuma's Traditional Preservation District
This unique property, located at 831 Inariyama, Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, is a charming shop and residence situated within the Inariyama Important Traditional Building Preservation District. The area is known for its streetscape, which is based on Edo-period town planning and features a diverse collection of buildings from the Edo, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras, with a focus on traditional storehouse (dozo-zukuri) architecture.
The property itself is a wooden structure built around 1900, making it approximately 126 years old. It offers a substantial total floor area of 293.38 square meters across three stories, with a land area of 414.06 square meters. The layout is a spacious 7DK. The building was formerly used as a beauty salon, and the signage has already been removed. Key equipment includes public water supply, city gas, a sewer drainage system, a flush toilet, a two-burner stove, a garden, and available parking space.
Special notes from the agent are critical for potential buyers. As the property is within a designated Important Traditional Building Preservation District, any additions or alterations will require prior application and approval. Furthermore, the exact year of construction is not precisely known. The current status is vacant, and the handover conditions are open for consultation. The transaction is handled as a general intermediary.
The property underwent significant renovation work in January 2010, which included a complete interior overhaul of the kitchen, bathroom, washbasin area, floors, walls, ceilings, and fittings.
Chikuma City is a nature-rich area nestled in the foothills, with the Chikuma River (Shinano River) flowing through its center. It is conveniently located roughly midway between Nagano's major cities of Nagano, Matsumoto, and Ueda. An interesting local fact is that the city is famous for its "Obasute no Tanada" (Obasute Rice Terraces), a stunning scenic spot with a history intertwined with ancient poetry. The closest major landmark is the historic and picturesque Obasute Station area and the surrounding terraces, which offer breathtaking panoramic views, especially during the rice-planting and harvesting seasons.
