Longer's Village Akiya: A Spacious Country Home with Onsen Access

This property is a detached house for sale in the quiet residential area of Tano, Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture. Built in January 1995, this 31-year-old wooden structure offers a generous 3LDK layout across a single story, with a total floor area of 132.52 square meters set on a sizable 291.57 square meter corner plot. The home features a south-facing orientation, a system kitchen, two toilets, a bath, and parking for two or more vehicles. It is connected to city gas.

According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and facilities include CATV, a toilet, a bath, a well, and it comes with onsen (hot spring) access. A special note is provided: for those who wish to know more details about this vacant house (akiya), registration with the Kokonoe Town Akiya Bank is required. More information can be found on the Kokonoe Town homepage.

The area is known for its serene, countryside atmosphere within the mountainous region of Oita. An interesting local fact is that Kokonoe Town is home to the famous "Kokonoe Yume" suspension bridge, one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in Japan, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and the Shindo Waterfall. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Aso, an active volcano and one of Japan's largest calderas, located within a reasonable driving distance and offering unparalleled natural scenery and hiking opportunities.