Fuji Views and Farmland: A Rural Retreat in Yamanashi
This unique property offers a rare opportunity for a rural lifestyle with stunning views of Mount Fuji and the Kofu Basin. Situated on a hill spreading east from the Southern Alps, the land is surrounded by stone walls and features expansive rice paddies and peach orchards. The north side of the property provides a panoramic overlook of Japan's iconic mountain and the basin below, offering a serene escape from city life.
The property includes approximately 2,050 tsubo (6,776 sqm) of farmland and paddies, making it ideal for those interested in taking up agriculture. It meets the minimum area requirement of 10 ares for new farmers in the region, allowing for cultivation of local specialties like plums (Yamanashi's top-yield product), peaches, grapes, persimmons, and pears. The two-story wooden house features a first-floor workspace of about 30 tatami mats, which could be converted into a creative hobby space, workshop, or used for farm equipment storage. The second floor consists of two rooms with a simple kitchen and toilet. A bath is not present, opening possibilities for a stylish garage-house style renovation.
Agent notes detail the property's specifications: It is classified as a 'farmland-attached house'. The land is registered as residential, field, and paddy. The terrain is terraced. The total land area is 7,616.27 sqm (2,303.92 tsubo). The building is an unregistered two-story wooden structure with tile roofing. Floor area is 59.5 sqm (17.99 tsubo) on the first floor and 49.59 sqm (15 tsubo) on the second, for a total of 109.09 sqm (32.99 tsubo). It was built 59.5 years ago. Utilities include electricity, public water, and a joint purification tank. Access is from a 4.3m wide paved public road on the north side. Important legal notes: The property is subject to the Agricultural Land Law, and permission under Article 3 of this law is required for ownership transfer registration. It is also within a sediment disaster warning zone (debris flow). The land breakdown is: residential 482.27 sqm (145.88 tsubo), field 1,416 sqm (428.34 tsubo), and paddy 5,718 sqm (1,729.69 tsubo).
The area is rich in natural recreation. A 15-minute drive leads to the 'Mahora no Yu' hot spring facility. Nearby Lake Kita-Inako offers camping, barbecues, and bass fishing. An interesting local fact is that Yamanashi Prefecture is Japan's leading producer of peaches and grapes, thanks to its ideal climate and abundant sunshine. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Fuji itself, which dominates the view from this property and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.