Spacious Land with Hot Spring Rights Along National Route 17 in Yuzawa
This expansive land parcel, spanning approximately 2,000 tsubo (6,590 square meters), is a rare opportunity in the popular resort town of Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. The property is offered for sale and comes with the valuable right to use hot spring water, allowing for the development of a private onsen facility or a bespoke retreat. The site is situated along the well-connected National Route 17, ensuring excellent accessibility.
Key property features and infrastructure details, as noted by the agent, include: Electricity is supplied by Tohoku Electric Power. The frontage road is National Route 17. The property is connected to both municipal water supply and sewer systems. The transfer of ownership can be arranged immediately. The land rights are full ownership, and the transaction will be handled as an intermediary sale.
The location offers superb convenience, being only about 2.4 km (a 6-minute drive) from the Joetsu Shinkansen's Echigo-Yuzawa Station, providing a direct bullet train link to Tokyo. It is also just 1 km (a 2-minute drive) from the Kan-Etsu Expressway's Yuzawa Interchange. The area is renowned for its world-class ski resorts and abundant natural hot springs, drawing visitors year-round. An interesting local fact is that Yuzawa is famously mentioned in Yasunari Kawabata's Nobel Prize-winning novel, 'Snow Country,' which captures the serene beauty of the region. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Naeba, a prominent peak in the region offering spectacular hiking and skiing.
