A Tiny Skyscraper Lists for $1.5M in a Japanese Forest

The towering home conjures up tree house vibes with its multilevel layout and verdant views.
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Location: Nagano, Japan

Price: ¥198,000,000 JPY (approximately $1,541,239 USD)

Year Built: 2006

Architect: TNA

Footprint: 1,097 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths)

Lot Size: 0.61 acres

Dubbed the Ring House, the multilevel property looks like a mini skyscraper nestled in a remote forest.

Dubbed the Ring House, the multilevel property looks like a mini skyscraper nestled in a remote forest.

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Inside, an open staircase connects the main living areas on the lower level with the two bedrooms and baths perched above. 

Inside, an open staircase connects the main living areas on the lower level with the two bedrooms and baths perched above. 

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One of the home’s bathrooms features a large soaking tub overlooking the natural setting.

One of the home’s bathrooms features a large soaking tub overlooking the natural setting.

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Steps from the main residence is an angular glass studio, which can easily be converted into a small guest unit. Set three hours from Tokyo, the home offers a serene city escape.

Steps from the main residence is an angular glass studio, which can easily be converted into a small guest unit. Set three hours from Tokyo, the home offers a serene city escape.

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