Traditional Kominka with Mountain Views in Niigata's Countryside
According to the agent's notes, the property is a kominka with a land area of approximately 330 square meters and a building area of about 99 square meters. The structure is a wooden, two-story building. The layout includes a living room, a Japanese-style room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a toilet. The property is equipped with city gas, electricity, and water supply. It is noted that the property is being sold as-is, and the price is negotiable. The location is described as a quiet, mountainous area with scenic views, ideal for those looking for a retreat or a secondary home.
The area is part of Niigata Prefecture, renowned for its heavy snowfall, premium rice, and sake production. An interesting local fact is that the region's deep, powdery snow has earned it the nickname "Snow Country," famously depicted in Yasunari Kawabata's Nobel Prize-winning novel. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Takada Castle Site Park in Joetsu City, famous for its stunning sea of thousands of blooming cherry trees around the castle ruins in spring.