Cosmos Street Home with Garden Space in Saku, Nagano
This property is located just off the Tomioka Street (Cosmos Street), which connects Saku city center to Tomioka, in the Uchiyama area of Saku City, Nagano. Situated on flat land with excellent sunlight, the area is known for its autumn Cosmos Festival, making it ideal for pleasant walks. Nearby Uchiyama Gorge features tourist spots like Himeiwa and Byobu-iwa rocks, and day-trip hot springs such as Hatsudani Onsen and Arafune-no-Yu are also accessible. The land, while compact, includes a dedicated vegetable garden space and a storage shed on the north side. The building itself offers a generous total of seven Japanese and Western-style rooms, making it a viable option for permanent residence. A critical note from the agent states that there is water leakage from the tin roof on the first floor, requiring repairs to the ceiling and flooring. This property is presented as a fixer-upper, recommended for those who enjoy DIY projects.
The property's equipment includes electricity, public water supply, and a septic tank system. Additional building notes specify an auxiliary structure: a wooden, galvanized steel sheet-roofed storage shed built in 1971, with an area of 23.76 sqm. The property is outside the urban planning area and fronts a paved public road approximately 5 meters wide on its south side.
The surrounding area of Saku in Nagano Prefecture is rich in natural beauty and outdoor activities. An interesting local fact is that the region is part of the Saku Basin, known for its high-quality dairy products and crisp apples due to its significant temperature variation between day and night. The closest major landmark is the majestic Yatsugatake mountain range, a popular destination for hiking, skiing, and enjoying panoramic views of the Japanese Alps.