Traditional Wooden House in Aoki Village, Nagano
Key equipment and features include public water supply, propane gas, and a septic drainage system. The property benefits from available parking space. The location is highly accessible, facing National Route 143, providing convenient road access. It is approximately a 30-minute drive to Ueda City and about an hour to Matsumoto City. Public transport involves a 30-minute bus ride from Ueda Station to the Aoki Bus Terminal, followed by a local village bus to the "Rojin Center" (Senior Center) stop.
Aoki Village itself is a picturesque agricultural mountain village surrounded by beautiful mountains. It was ranked number one in a "Most Desirable Village to Live In" survey by the magazine "Inaka Gurashi no Hon" (Countryside Living), published by宝島社 (Takarajimasha). The village is known for its integrated education system from kindergarten through junior high school, offering a reassuring environment for raising children. Remarkably, it is a "convenient countryside," with access to Tokyo in about two and a half hours via bus and Shinkansen.
The area is rich in natural beauty and outdoor activities, nestled in the foothills of the Japanese Alps. A notable nearby landmark is the historic Ueda Castle, a well-preserved samurai fortress in Ueda City, which offers a glimpse into the region's past and stunning seasonal views.