Renovated Kominka with Mountain Views in Iiyama, Nagano
This property is a renovated traditional kominka (old folk house) located in the Asahi district of Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. The house was repaired approximately 30 years ago by a couple who moved from the city to settle here, with work commissioned to a construction company. The living room features a high ceiling characteristic of kominka, an open kitchen, and a wood-burning stove. The second floor utilizes the attic space, offering a bedroom with visible beams and a void space.
The property includes a reinforced concrete (RC) shutter garage capable of accommodating two vehicles (approx. 2.2m high, 5.4m deep). The nearly 500-tsubo (approx. 1,560.57 sqm) plot is surrounded by vegetable garden space and a rice paddy (currently fallow) that was hand-planted. A snowplow and a cultivator are included, making this property well-suited for a self-sufficient countryside lifestyle. Please note there are agricultural land law restrictions.
Equipment and features include electricity, propane gas (PG), public water and sewer systems, the wood stove, the RC garage, the snowplow, and the cultivator. The land is flat and fronts a paved public road approximately 4m wide to the north. The building is a two-story wooden structure with steel sheet roofing. The property is located outside city planning zones, so there are no building coverage or floor area ratio restrictions.
The Iiyama area in northern Nagano is renowned for its pristine natural beauty and outdoor activities. An interesting local fact is that Iiyama City is sometimes called the "Rooftop of Nagano" due to its high elevation and stunning alpine scenery. The closest major tourist attraction is the renowned ski resort and hot spring town of Nozawa Onsen, approximately a 30-minute drive away, offering world-class skiing in winter and lush hiking trails in summer.
