In the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, this 120-year-old traditional Japanese home is available for just 500,000 yen, about $3,000 USD. Yes, really. A rare and affordable piece of Meiji era history surrounded by nature.
Built around 1900, the two-story wooden house offers 214㎡ of living space with a classic 10DK layout, meaning ten rooms plus a dining kitchen. The first floor features three 10-tatami Japanese rooms arranged in an L shape, a Western-style room, dining kitchen, storage, and a charming earthen entrance that captures authentic rural Japan 😊
Upstairs you’ll find additional Japanese and Western rooms, all generously sized, with peaceful mountain views ⛰️ A wide veranda brings in plenty of sunlight and creates a bright, relaxing atmosphere.
The property includes about 735㎡ of land, ideal for a vegetable garden, plus a warehouse and traditional storehouse. Conveniently located, it’s about 12 minutes by car to Amori Station and 19 minutes to Nagano Station with access to the Hokuriku Shinkansen 🚄
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