Traditional Japanese Farmhouse with Koi Pond in Snow Country
This property is a 53-year-old traditional Japanese farmhouse with a classic "田の字" (field character) layout, inherited from the owner's father. Located in the snow country of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, it has become vacant due to the owner living far away. The main house offers spacious living with four Japanese-style rooms and one Western-style room on the first floor, along with a kitchen, toilet, and bath. The second floor features six additional rooms, providing ample space.
The property's unique feature is a garden pond built by the previous owner for his hobby of keeping koi carp. There is also a wintering tank for the koi on the premises. The seller notes that the property is ideal for someone interested in keeping koi. Additional outbuildings include a two-story work shed for farming and a garage. While the bath is currently usable, the kitchen gas has been shut off but is otherwise functional. Some belongings remain on-site, but the seller will dispose of them before handover.
Important notes from the agent specify that the sale is "as-is" and based on the registered land area. For the included farmland, the Agricultural Land Act applies, requiring practical farming capability reviews and document submissions from the buyer. The seller prefers a buyer for the entire package of land, including farmland and forest, but is open to discussion about excluding the farmland. Notably, the existing farmland generates rental income from a cultivator, and the outbuildings are also currently leased, providing additional revenue.
