Compact Kominka on a Hilltop in Gujo's Minami District
The property's features, as detailed in the agent notes, include its registration with the local vacant house bank, low surrounding traffic, a kominka style, a hilltop location, good ventilation, mountain views, and its two-story construction. The equipment listed is a Japanese-style room (washitsu). Important special notes specify that this is for a countryside lifestyle in a kominka. Separate consultation is required for adjacent farmland. There are remaining items on the property, and it will be handed over in its current condition. Critically, the infrastructure (utilities) is not yet installed.
The area is part of Gujo City in Gifu Prefecture, known for its pristine natural environment and traditional culture. An interesting local fact is that Gujo City is famous for Gujo Hachiman, a historic castle town renowned for its pristine waterways and the Gujo Odori, a Bon dance festival that lasts for over 30 nights in summer. The closest major landmark is the scenic Nagara River, which is popular for its traditional cormorant fishing (ukai), a practice dating back over 1,300 years.