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.
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.
Land & Buildings
Main Residence (Mother House): 256.17 sqm (77.49 tsubo), two-story, traditional tiled roof
Authentic sukiya-style architecture designed with a 100-year lifespan (historic samurai-residence style), constructed entirely from hinoki cypress
The home is fully surrounded by a beautifully maintained Japanese garden, including dry landscape features (枯山水)
A dramatic, open atrium extending to the second floor, highlighted by an impressive 8-meter-tall, 32 cm square keyaki (zelkova) pillar at the entrance
Seven generously sized rooms, highly rated by guests (1F: 4 washitsu + LDK / 2F: 3 washitsu)
Fully barrier-free layout on the first floor
Double-glazed windows throughout the entire building for excellent thermal efficiency
Fireplace and a genuine American-made wood stove in the LDK
Modern, fully equipped system kitchen
Access to both city water and a well filled by pure natural mountain spring water
<p>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…