Traditional Japanese Home in Iida, Nagano
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Japanese homestead with an established and successful hospitality business, expansive land holdings, and direct access to some of Central Japan's most iconic nature destinations. Located in Nagano's Iida City, the estate offers both a lifestyle retreat and an income-generating investment. The area is known for its exceptionally pure mountain spring water, preserved samurai residences, and the extraordinary scenery of Japan's two Alpine ranges. The future Chuo Linear Shinkansen (maglev) is planned to stop in Iida City, connecting the region to Tokyo in under 40 minutes and significantly enhancing long-term investment value.
The total land area is 26,011.24 square meters, comprising residential land, forest, fields, and additional wilderness. The main residence, or "Mother House," is a 256.17 square meter, two-story building with a traditional tiled roof. It features authentic sukiya-style architecture designed with a 100-year lifespan, constructed entirely from hinoki cypress. The home is fully surrounded by a beautifully maintained Japanese garden, including dry landscape features (枯山水). A dramatic, open atrium extends to the second floor, highlighted by an impressive 8-meter-tall, 32cm square keyaki (zelkova) pillar at the entrance. There are seven generously sized rooms, highly rated by guests, with a fully barrier-free layout on the first floor. The property includes double-glazed windows throughout for excellent thermal efficiency, a fireplace and a genuine American-made wood stove in the LDK, a modern, fully equipped system kitchen, and access to both city water and a well filled by pure natural mountain spring water.
Additional structures include an indoor parking garage for 2 cars with an auto shutter, outdoor parking for 8 cars, office space, a BBQ house, and a solar power system installed on the garage/office building. The property is currently operated as "萬龍 BANRYU" on Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms, combining a historic-style Japanese residence with modern comforts. The business offers highly rated minpaku (guesthouse) accommodations and agricultural experience programs, earning 5-star reviews and welcoming over 450 domestic and international guests annually. Buyers may continue the business as-is or repurpose the property as a private residence, retreat facility, or long-stay nature lodge.
The property is situated in Iida, Nagano, a region famed for its stunning natural beauty and cultural heritage. An interesting fact about the area is that it is home to the Tenryu River, one of Japan's three fastest-flowing rivers, renowned for white-water rafting. The closest major landmark is the Tenryukyo Gorge, a spectacular natural ravine celebrated for its vibrant autumn colors and scenic walking trails along the river.
