Traditional Japanese Kominka with Storage Shed and Farmland in Shimonita

Key equipment and features, as translated from the agent notes, include: Propane gas, a septic tank (purification tank) for drainage, a laundry area, an indoor bath, a dedicated Western-style toilet, dedicated faucets, a garden, and available parking for approximately three vehicles. The land is registered as residential (宅地) and the property is currently vacant. Handover conditions are negotiable (相談), and road access is from one side.

The area of Shimonita Town is a small municipality of about 6,000 people in southwestern Gunma, bordering Nagano Prefecture. It is well-connected to the Tokyo metropolitan area, with access via the Joshinetsu Expressway's Shimonita IC in about 80 minutes by car. The town is famous for its local specialties, including Shimonita negi (a type of leek), konnyaku (konjac), and shiitake mushrooms. An interesting local fact is that the town is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Arafune Wind Cave (Arafune Fuketsu), part of the "Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites." This historical site, used for silkworm egg storage in the early 20th century, is a significant landmark just a short drive away.