Former Woodworking Workshop in the Nature of Hida Takayama
This property is a former furniture workshop and land located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, in a beautiful natural setting at an elevation of 900 meters. The owner has closed the business and is now selling the workshop and land, hoping it will be used by someone new. The buildings are old at over 30 years, but they are solidly constructed to withstand heavy snowfall. All machinery and equipment have already been removed; only the buildings and land are included. While it was previously used for woodworking, it could also be suitable for other craftspeople or artisans. Please note that the sale may be declined depending on the intended use, as the surrounding area consists of vacation homes and maintaining good relations with local residents is important. Resale purposes are not permitted.
The location is a 50-minute drive from the Gujo Hachiman IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, and approximately 25 km (30 minutes) from JR Takayama Station. It is 1.5 km from the center of the settlement and 500 meters up a forest road from the main road (Hida Seseragi Kaido). The surrounding area has small-scale resort developments. The large site allows for a home vegetable garden, and a mountain stream flows behind the property where you can enjoy fishing for Amago trout from March to September. The natural environment at 900 meters above sea level is superb, with birch trees growing. The main prefectural road, Hida Seseragi Kaido, is a famous scenic spot for autumn leaves and is visited by tourists and motorcycle tourers from Gifu, Nagoya, and other areas.
This is a snowy region, so appropriate winter equipment and heating are necessary, and snow removal and roof snow clearing can be somewhat demanding. However, the road snow removal system is reliable, making commuting to Takayama comfortable even in winter. A school bus runs from nursery school to junior high school. Please be aware that there are many insects and animals such as wild boar. For those pursuing crafts like woodworking, the Hida region, known for its furniture industry, offers significant advantages. There are local supply routes for lumber and machinery, and many woodworkers and craftspeople who have moved to the area provide opportunities for information exchange and cooperation. Takayama is known nationwide as the Hida brand, with year-round interaction with department stores and retailers in urban areas. The property is located on the scenic Hida Seseragi Kaido, a famous spot for autumn leaves, and was very lively.
Supplementary notes on the property: ① The roof's iron sheeting is rusty, but there are no leaks. ② This was used as a gallery and could be made habitable with some work. ③ This is a prefab building used for painting; the structure is solid but the roof and walls are damaged. The property is sold as-is. Infrastructure includes electricity, water mains, CATV optical fiber line, and communication lines (Docomo, SoftBank, au) along the forest road. Indoor equipment includes 200V 3-phase power and 100V 20A, water supply (no indoor piping), no toilet or bath (public toilet nearby), and propane gas is available. From late January to March is the snowy season, so it is best to confirm the site at other times. If the owner is to accompany you, early schedule consultation is required as they will travel from a distance.
Property Summary: Location: Kiyomimachi Sunomata, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Land: 445 tsubo (approximately 300 tsubo of usable flat land). Buildings: ① Single-story wooden building with iron sheet roof, workshop 7 x 4 ken = 28 tsubo. ② Single-story wooden building with iron sheet roof, gallery/workshop 6 x 3 ken = 18 tsubo. ③ Prefab workshop 2.5 x 2 = 5 tsubo (built 32 years ago). Desired price: 8,000,000 yen. The transaction will be based on the current condition and the public register. The map location indicates the vicinity of the property.