Nakazawa Village Villa II: A West-Facing 1DK in the Heart of Kusatsu Onsen
This property presents a west-facing 1DK apartment within the well-established Nakazawa Village Villa II complex in the renowned hot spring town of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture. With a private floor area of 27.57 square meters and a balcony of 4.98 square meters, this unit is situated on the 2nd floor of an 8-story reinforced concrete building constructed in August 1980 by Kajima Corporation, making it 46 years old.
Critical agent notes provide essential details about the unit's facilities and conditions. The equipment includes hot water supplied by the town's communal hot water system, no cooking stove (コンロ/なし), heating via FF propane gas heaters, and no air conditioning (冷房/なし). Special remarks clarify that a separate gas contract is required, with a basic monthly fee of 990 yen (subject to fluctuation based on usage). Importantly, the installation of an air conditioning unit is not permitted (※エアコン設置不可). For those interested in viewing the large communal bath, inspections are原则上 only possible during the cleaning hours from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (※大浴場の見学は、原則13時～15時の清掃時間のみ).
The monthly fees for this property total 13,720 yen, comprising a management fee of 9,130 yen and a repair reserve fund of 4,590 yen. Additional fixed monthly costs include 3,000 yen for water/sewer/hot water, 2,000 yen as a personal hot spring burden fee, and 1,000 yen as a bathhouse maintenance cooperation fee. The complex offers significant resort-style amenities, including a bright, open-flow onsen large public bath available 24 hours a day (except during cleaning), a lounge, coin-operated laundry, free off-site parking for 40 vehicles, and a ski storage area for winter use.
The property is located in the vibrant Kusatsu Onsen area, one of Japan's most famous hot spring destinations, known for its acidic, therapeutic waters. A fascinating local fact is that the traditional "Yumomi" method—where hot spring water is cooled by rhythmic stirring with large paddles while singing folk songs—is still performed daily at the Netsunoyu bathhouse in the town center. The area is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Joshin'etsukogen National Park, offering hiking, skiing, and stunning mountain scenery throughout the year.
