Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina Akamatsudai: A Mountain Retreat at 1600 Meters
Nestled at an elevation of approximately 1,600 meters within the scenic Tateshina area of Nagano Prefecture, this detached vacation home offers a serene escape into nature. Built in October 1988, this 2LDK wooden structure provides a cool, refreshing climate perfect for seasonal getaways. The property features a well-designed layout where the living room (approx. 8 tatami mats) and dining-kitchen (approx. 8 tatami mats) are distinct yet connected spaces, both benefiting from south-facing openings that fill the rooms with natural light. The living room offers two-sided openings, while the second Japanese-style room (8 tatami mats) enjoys sunlight from three sides and can be integrated with the dining area. The first Japanese-style room (6 tatami mats) also features two openings. Even the bathroom includes a window to enjoy the surrounding wooded views, and the balcony provides a peaceful vantage point over the trees, with winter vistas of the distant Alps.
Essential property details translated from the agent notes include the following. Equipment/Facilities: The electricity provider is Chubu Electric Power Co. Special Notes/Remarks: For villa use under personal ownership, the municipal and prefectural tax is 4,500 yen per year. Additional critical costs include a deposit/balance settlement upon contract completion of 507,000 yen (non-taxable, one-time), a separate name change fee of 110,000 yen (tax included, one-time), other stamp duty for purchase (one time) of 400 yen (note: for land and detached houses with two or more lots, 400 yen is required per lot), a leasehold renewal administrative fee of 110,000 yen (tax included, separate), renewal registration costs (separate), and separate gas and electricity charges.
The property is situated within the expansive Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina, which boasts extensive resort facilities including a restaurant, 'Kayama no Yu' hot spring bath with open-air bath, indoor heated pool, the Tateshina Tokyu Golf Course (membership, 18 holes), tennis courts, Tateshina Tokyu Ski Field, and other amenities like a 9-hole putting golf course, town center, convenience store, member-only resort hotels, a dog run, and seasonal dining. Please note that the Tateshina Tokyu Resort Town is designated as a sediment disaster warning zone and special sediment disaster warning zone. The area is part of the stunning Yatsugatake highlands, renowned for its volcanic landscapes, hiking trails, and pristine nature. A fascinating fact about the region is that Lake Suwa, located nearby, is famous for the unique natural phenomenon of 'Omiwatari,' where ice pressure ridges form across the lake's surface in winter, historically believed to be the path of a god. The closest major landmark is the majestic Yatsugatake mountain range, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
