Renovated 1929 kominka with wood stove and large bath on 1,166 m² in Chikuhoku
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 5LDK |
| Building area | 299.76 m² |
| Land area | 1166.2 m² (353 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 2 floors |
| Built | 1929 (Showa 4), 97 years old |
| Parking | Yes, covered parking |
| Current status | Vacant |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | Unknown |
| Handover | By arrangement |
| Listed | 2026-10-06 |
Pros and cons of this 5LDK house
A traditional wooden farmhouse built in 1929, with five rooms plus living-dining-kitchen, about 300 m² of floor area on a 1,166 m² freehold plot in Chikuhoku, Nagano.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 1166.2 m² (about 353 tsubo)
- Already renovated
- Traditional kominka character
Points to check
- Built 1929, before the 1981 earthquake code — inspect and budget for reinforcement
- Old wooden house: expect renovation work (roof, plumbing, insulation)
- Large plot means more upkeep (weeding, fences, snow)
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Where it is
146 km to Komatsu airport171 km to Nagoyaas the crow flies
Chikuhoku Village: 3,879 people (January 2026) · -10% since 2021
Distances from the listing · population: Ministry of Internal Affairs, resident register.
Floor plan
Plan from the original listing (layout labels are in Japanese: 洋 = Western-style room, 和 = tatami room, LDK = living-dining-kitchen, 納戸 = storage room). Click to enlarge.
Can a foreigner buy it?
Good, with a few checks. Nothing blocking, but a couple of points to confirm with the agent.
FineYou own the landFreehold
Full ownership (shoyūken) of land and house — foreigners have exactly the same rights as Japanese buyers.
UnknownRebuild & road accessNot stated
Road access is not described. Ask the agent about road width and frontage (needed to rebuild).
CheckEarthquake standardPre-1981 code (built 1929)
Built before the 1981 seismic code. Common for cheap houses and not unsafe by definition, but get an inspection and budget for reinforcement; banks and insurers treat these houses differently.
CheckPaying for itPlan on cash
Japanese banks give little value to old wooden houses, and non-residents rarely get loans. Residents and permanent residents have more options.
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Estimated buying costs
| Agent's feeLegal maximum | $7,510 | ¥1.2M |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $60 | ¥10,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $1,290–2,790 | ¥203,000–439,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $1,290–3,440 | ¥203,000–541,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $1,290–2,580 | ¥203,000–406,000 |
| Repairs reserveEstimate | $9,540–38,200 | ¥1.5M–6M |
| Non-resident tax agentLegal maximum | $130–380 | ¥20,000–60,000 |
Agent's fee: legal maximum (the real fee can be lower). Stamp duty: fixed by law. Everything else is an estimate from typical rates; taxes depend on the assessed value set by the town. How we estimate
Natural-hazard risk
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Listing history & price alert
Listed 2026-10-06
Listed on 2026-10-06 · 25 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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