1935 Kominka with Traditional Storehouse in Nagano's Scenic Foothills
This property is a historic kominka (traditional Japanese house) built in January 1935, located in a settlement on the route from Nagano City towards the Togakushi and Iizuna highland areas. The house offers a generous total floor area of 163.6 square meters (approximately 49.48 tsubo) arranged in a 5DK layout, featuring multiple traditional tatami rooms including a 10-jo room, several 8-jo rooms, and a 5-jo room. A distinctive feature is the attached storage building that is integrated with a traditional dozo (earthen-walled storehouse), providing substantial extra space.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and facilities include propane gas, city water supply, and a public sewer system. The property is noted for having good sunlight exposure. It is also registered with the municipal akiya bank program.
The land is sizable at 1,477.04 square meters (approx. 446.8 tsubo) and includes a mix of residential land, wilderness, and potentially agricultural fields. Prospective buyers should note the agent's remarks that due to the property being vacant for an extended period, the existing equipment and appliances may likely be unusable. The land is also designated within a sediment disaster caution zone (yellow zone for steep slopes and landslides).
The area is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. A major nearby landmark is the historic Togakushi Shrine, a complex of several shrines nestled in the mountains, famous for its towering cryptomeria trees and deep connections to Japanese mythology and Shugendo mountain asceticism. The region offers excellent hiking and is a gateway to the scenic highlands.