Akiya in Niigata
Niigata faces the Sea of Japan and receives the heaviest snowfall in Japan, making it a paradise for skiers and onsen lovers. The prefecture is Japan's rice and sake capital, and traditional kominka farmhouses are plentiful and affordable.
Naeba and Myoko ski resorts — strong seasonal rental income
Japan's premier rice and sake region; rural living at its finest
Traditional kominka (old farmhouses) available from ¥500,000
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Living in Niigata, Japan
Niigata faces the Sea of Japan and receives the heaviest snowfall in Japan, making it a paradise for skiers and onsen lovers. The prefecture is Japan's rice and sake capital, and traditional kominka farmhouses are plentiful and affordable.
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Why buy Akiya in Niigata?
Naeba and Myoko ski resorts — strong seasonal rental income
Japan's premier rice and sake region; rural living at its finest
Traditional kominka (old farmhouses) available from ¥500,000
Very Affordable
2,000
Chubu
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