Karuizawa Nagakura & Kashiwado District 6: A Prime Plot with Mount Asama Views
This exceptional 481.50 m² (approximately 145.65 tsubo) plot of land is situated in the sought-after Kashiwado area of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. The property is a flat, vacant lot, ready for construction, and offers the rare advantage of direct views of the iconic Mount Asama from within the grounds. It is conveniently located within an 11-minute walk (approximately 821 meters) of the Shinano-Oiwake Station on the Shinano Railway line, and a 5-minute walk (about 374 meters) from the nearest convenience store.
Critical agent notes provide essential information for potential buyers. The property's utilities are supplied by Chubu Electric Power Co. (中部電力（株）). Importantly, the sale of this land is based on the registered (公簿) area; there will be no price adjustment or settlement based on any increase or decrease found in an actual measured survey. Furthermore, a one-time Sewerage Beneficiary Contribution fee of 600 yen per square meter applies to the plot.
The land is designated as residential land (宅地) with road frontage of approximately 6.0 meters on the southwest side (a private road). Building regulations permit a floor area ratio of 200% and a building coverage ratio of 60%. The property falls under the First Category Residential Zone and First Category Height Control District. Additional regulations include the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance (Asama Foothills Landscape Development Priority Area) and the Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures Outline. Height is restricted to 10 meters or two stories, with mandatory setbacks from road and neighboring boundaries. Please note the site is within a potential buried cultural property area, requiring notification 60 days prior to any construction work, and there is an existing utility pole on the plot.
Karuizawa is a world-renowned highland resort town, famous as a summer retreat since the late 19th century. An interesting historical fact is that it was popularized by Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw, who likened its climate to his homeland. The area is a haven for outdoor activities, arts, and culture. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Asama, an active volcano and one of Japan's most famous mountains, which provides a stunning natural backdrop visible from this very property.
