A Former Inn with a Literary Legacy in Anan Town, Nagano
The property consists of two separate structures on the same, unsubdivided plot. The first is a wooden building with a land area of 320.59㎡ and a private floor area of 133.87㎡. The second is a reinforced concrete building with a land area of 128.09㎡ and a private floor area of approximately 70㎡. Both are currently vacant. The sale is to be conducted 'as-is' and based on the public registry (現状有姿、公簿売買). Important notes from the agent specify that because the two lots are on the same site and not legally subdivided, separate transaction costs will be incurred. The sale timing and final price are negotiable (応相談).
The listing is rich with personal history from its time as an inn. The owner fondly recalls guests from Hamamatsu on a motorcycle tour who enjoyed the cool, quiet environment and praised the local river fish and wild vegetable meals. Notably, a novelist who stayed at the inn was so taken with Anan Town's scenery and culture that the town became a setting in their work. The novel even features the town's Intangible Cultural Property, the 'Wagou Nenbutsu Odori' (Wagou Buddhist Prayer Dance).
Located in the scenic Shimoina District of Nagano Prefecture, Anan Town offers a serene, rural lifestyle. An interesting local fact is its deep connection to traditional performing arts, as evidenced by the aforementioned Wagou Nenbutsu Odori, a folk dance with historical significance. The area is surrounded by natural beauty, with the majestic Central Alps and the scenic Tenryu River region within easy reach, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and immersion in Japan's countryside.
