Sugadaira Lodge & Development Opportunity
This property presents a substantial investment and development opportunity in the Sugadaira Highlands of Ueda, Nagano. The main structure is a former ski lodge with a gross floor area of 463.32 square meters spread across two floors. It contains six bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two spacious Japanese-style baths. The interior includes an industrial kitchen, a bar area, a reception space, a large lounge with a stove, and a dedicated ski locker room. The lodge retains its existing fixtures and layout from its previous operation as a ski lodge.
The property sits on a generous 2,274 square meter parcel of land. In addition to the main lodge, the site includes a separate neighboring house of 173.84 square meters, which is currently considered a teardown and offers further redevelopment scope. The expansive grounds, which formerly housed a tennis court, provide flat, usable land with ample space for additional construction, subject to planning. The site is now partially wooded, offering flexibility to either preserve the natural setting or clear for further development.
The property requires refurbishment but offers an excellent foundation for a boutique lodge, hospitality business, or private retreat. It is ideally located just one to two minutes from the nearest ski lifts and approximately three minutes by car to Pine Beak Ski Area, one of the region's largest resorts. The property also benefits from convenient access to Tokyo, at under two hours door-to-door from Tokyo Station, making it highly attractive to both domestic and international visitors. Road access is understood to be sufficient for obtaining a minpaku (short-term rental) license, while access for larger construction works may require further discussion.
