Spacious Single-Story Home on a Large Flat Lot in Minowa, Nagano
This detached house for sale in Minowa Town, Kamiina District, Nagano Prefecture, offers a rare combination of a generous land size and a practical single-story layout. Built in September 1984, the wooden structure sits on a substantial 599 sqm (approximately 181.19 tsubo) plot of land, providing ample outdoor space and privacy. The property is situated on flat land with good sunlight exposure, in a neighborhood consisting of detached houses and apartments.
The house itself has a total floor area of 86.78 sqm (approximately 26.25 tsubo) and features a 4DK layout. The interior includes three 6-tatami mat Japanese-style rooms and one 8-tatami mat Western-style room, offering flexible living arrangements. The property is currently vacant, and the handover timing is negotiable. The land is designated as residential land (宅地) within a Quasi-Industrial Zone (準工業地域), with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
Minowa Town is located in the scenic Ina Valley of Nagano Prefecture, an area renowned for its beautiful mountain vistas and agricultural produce. An interesting local fact is that the region is famous for its high-quality wasabi cultivation, benefiting from the clear, cold spring water flowing from the Southern Japanese Alps. The area offers excellent access to outdoor activities, with the Central Alps and the Southern Alps providing a stunning backdrop for hiking and nature appreciation. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Takato Castle Ruins Park in nearby Ina City, famous for its breathtaking cherry blossoms in spring.