Property Overview:

Located in the Tonoshiro area of Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, this historic wooden farmhouse sits amid the stunning landscape near the Inakura Rice Terraces, one of Japan’s 100 most beautiful terraced rice fields. Just a 5-minute drive from the Ueda Sugadaira IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway, this property combines deep cultural roots with rural tranquility — offered for free transfer (¥0) to a new owner who understands its heritage and potential.

Believed to have been built around 1868, this traditional home has stood for over 150 years. While not currently habitable, it offers an incredible foundation for preservation, restoration, or creative reuse. The property includes both residential and agricultural land, totaling 2,114.61㎡ (approx. 639.6 tsubo) across multiple parcels, with two primary structures:

• Single-story wooden house – 12.39㎡
• Two-story wooden house – 1F: 176.52㎡ | 2F: 19.83㎡

🏠 Key Features:

• 🏡 Historic wooden farmhouse (circa 1868)
• 📏 Total Land Area: 2,114.61㎡ (approx. 639.66 tsubo)
• 🏠 Building Area: 1F 176.52㎡ | 2F 19.83㎡ | Annex 12.39㎡
• 🪵 Wooden, tiled-roof construction
• 🌾 Includes residential, agricultural, and forested parcels (Fields, Residential, Forest Land)
• 🚗 5-minute drive to Ueda Sugadaira IC on Joshinetsu Expressway
• 🏞️ Near the Inakura Rice Terraces — one of Japan’s “100 Best Rice Terraces”
• 🎿 30 minutes to Sugadaira Ski Resort
• 🛒 Seiyu supermarket and drugstore approx. 5 minutes by car
• 🏠 Current condition: Vacant for approx. 16–17 years
• ⚖️ Transfer type: Free transfer (buyer covers registration & legal fees)
• 💬 Requires agricultural committee approval for farmland acquisition or conversion
• 💰 Annual fixed asset tax: Approx. ¥52,500

📍 Live Among Nagano’s Rice Terraces

This rare property offers a chance to own a piece of Japanese history in the heart of nature. With its rich farmland, historical structures, and scenic setting near the Inakura Rice Terraces, it’s perfect for someone passionate about traditional architecture, sustainable living, or countryside revitalization.

🔍 From Old Houses Japan

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