Forest Bathing Retreat with 10-Year Hot Spring Rights in Towada-Hachimantai National Park
This property is a subdivision located in the naturally rich Hachimantai City, part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Situated about 30 minutes from Morioka, north of Mt. Iwate, the area is renowned for its snow quality in winter and offers year-round enjoyment with summer activities like mountain climbing and stream fishing. The lot, approximately 6 km from the interchange, features many deciduous trees, providing cool shade in summer and warm sunlit spots in winter. Around 30 vacation homes are currently built in the area, and every property has hot spring access, with a new 10-year hot spring right included (connection is handled by the management company). This property enables a lifestyle centered around a small dwelling, forest bathing, and hot springs, with reasonable annual maintenance costs for utilities. There are also permanent residents in the area.
Agent Notes & Equipment: The hot spring source is 'Rindou no Yu'. The spring quality is a simple hot spring (low osmotic, weakly alkaline, low-temperature). The spring temperature is 25.4°C with a pH of 8.3 (as of October 18, 2018). The land is classified as forest. The terrain is gently sloping. Road access is to a paved private road approximately 6 meters wide (legally classified as a public road). It is outside city planning zones. The building coverage ratio is 30%. Available equipment/services include electricity and private water supply connection possible. A combined septic tank is required. Parking is available (PG). Annual expenses (including consumption tax) are: Common area fee: 29,080 yen; Water maintenance fee: 34,320 yen; Hot spring basic charge: 19,800 yen (for land without a building).