A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Japanese homestead with a successful hospitality business, expansive landholdings, and direct access to some of Central Japan’s most iconic nature destinations. Located in Nagano’s Iida City—known for its exceptionally pure mountain spring water beloved by guests, preserved samurai residences, and the extraordinary scenery of Japan’s two Alpine ranges—this estate offers both a lifestyle retreat and an income-generating investment. The future Chuo Linear Shinkansen (maglev) is planned to stop in Iida City, connecting the region to Tokyo in under 40 minutes and significantly enhancing long-term investment value.
Land & Buildings
Total Land Area: 26,011.24 sqm (approx. 7,882 tsubo)
• Residential land: 578.24 sqm
• Forest: 9,914 sqm
• Fields: 4,440 sqm
• Additional wilderness/原野: 10,747 sqm
Main Residence (Mother House)
256.17 sqm (77.49 tsubo), two-story, traditional tiled roof
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Authentic sukiya-style architecture designed with a 100-year lifespan (historic samurai-residence style), constructed entirely from hinoki cypress
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The home is fully surrounded by a beautifully maintained Japanese garden, including dry landscape features (枯山水)
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A dramatic, open atrium extending to the second floor, highlighted by an impressive 8-meter-tall, 32 cm squarekeyaki (zelkova) pillar at the entrance
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Seven generously sized rooms, highly rated by guests (1F: 4 washitsu + LDK / 2F: 3 washitsu)
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Fully barrier-free layout on the first floor
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Double-glazed windows throughout the entire building for excellent thermal efficiency
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Fireplace and a genuine American-made wood stove in the LDK
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Modern, fully equipped system kitchen
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Access to both city water and a well filled by pure natural mountain spring water
Additional Structures
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Indoor parking garage (2 cars, auto shutter) + outdoor parking (8 cars)
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Office space
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BBQ house
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Solar power system installed on the garage/office building
Business Overview
Currently operated as “萬龍BANRYU” on Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms, this property combines a historic-style Japanese residence with modern comforts, over 26,000 sqm of land, and multiple auxiliary buildings.
The business offers highly rated minpaku (guesthouse) accommodations and agricultural experience programs, earning 5-star reviews and welcoming over 450 domestic and international guests annually.
Buyers may continue the business as-is or repurpose the property as a private residence, retreat facility, or long-stay nature lodge.
Access from Tokyo to This Property
| Option | Route Details | Total Time |
| A. Shinkansen & Rental Car | Tokyo → (Bullet Train: 1h 34m) → Nagoya → (Rental Car: 1h 45m) → This Property | 3h 19m |
| B. All the way by Car | Tokyo → (Chuo Expressway: 3h 30m) → This Property | 3h 30m |
| C. Shinkansen & Express Bus | Tokyo → (Bullet Train: 1h 34m) → Nagoya → (Bus: 1h 40m) → Igara Bus Stop → (Taxi: 25m) → This Property | 3h 39m |
| D. Shinkansen & Local Train | Tokyo → (Bullet Train: 1h 27m) → Hamamatsu → (JR Iida Line: 2h 16m) → Tenryukyo St. → (Taxi: 10m) → This Property | 3h 53m |
| E. Express Bus (Direct) | Shinjuku → (Express Bus: 4h) → Igara Bus Stop → (Taxi: 25m) → This Property | 4h 25m |
