Traditional Wooden House in the Scenic Aoki Village, Nagano
This property, listed as No. 3-7, is a vacant wooden house located in the serene and mountainous Aoki Village in Nagano Prefecture. The house is situated in the Hongo area, approximately 5.8 km west from the village office along National Route 143. The area is known for its proximity to mountain passes like Aoki Pass and Shonara Pass, offering a tranquil rural setting surrounded by beautiful mountains.
The property features a wooden structure with one above-ground floor and its main windows facing south for good sunlight. The house is equipped with public water supply, propane gas, a septic tank system, and available parking space. The current condition is vacant, and the handover timing is negotiable. The transaction is handled as a general brokerage.
Aoki Village itself is a charming agricultural mountain village that was ranked number one in a "Most Desirable Village to Live In" survey by the publication "Inaka Gurashi no Hon" (Countryside Living). The village is committed to integrated education from kindergarten through junior high school, providing a reassuring environment for raising children. Remarkably, despite its rural charm, it is a "convenient countryside" with access to Tokyo in about two and a half hours via bus and shinkansen.
The area is part of the Shinshu region, famous for its stunning alpine landscapes. A notable nearby landmark is the historic Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano City, one of Japan's most important and popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites, located within a reasonable driving distance.