114-Year-Old Kominka with Expansive Views in Nagano
This property is a 114-year-old kominka (traditional Japanese house) located in Nagano City's Shinshu Shinmachi district. The house offers unobstructed views to the front, allowing residents to enjoy the changing scenery of all four seasons. Access to the Hakuba area is convenient, approximately 26km or a 35-minute drive away.
Translated agent notes provide essential details. The property is registered with the Akiya Bank program. The equipment includes propane gas, electricity, and a water supply system. A special note confirms that the seller will bear the cost and handle the removal of all remaining items on the premises.
The house itself is a substantial wooden structure built in January 1912, with a total floor area of 138.18 sqm spread over two stories. The layout is exceptionally spacious, designated as 10SDK, and includes ten Japanese-style rooms (ranging from 4.5 to 10 tatami mats), two Western-style rooms (8 and 12.5 tatami mats), a 7.5-tatami mat dining-kitchen, and two service rooms (16 and 25 tatami mats). The main exposure is to the south, and the property features a garden. Parking is available. The land is a sizable 546.45 sqm plot classified as residential, located outside the city planning area with no specific zoning restrictions.
The surrounding area of Shinshu Shinmachi is part of Nagano's rich historical and natural landscape. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Chikuma River is the longest river in Japan. For a major tourist attraction, the world-famous Zenko-ji Temple, a designated National Treasure and one of Japan's most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, is located within Nagano City and is easily accessible from this property.
