Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina Kobushi-dai: A Serene Mountain Retreat
Nestled in the tranquil resort area of Tateshina, this detached vacation home offers a peaceful escape within the Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina Kobushi-dai development. The property, accessible from the parking area to its second floor, is a quiet 2LDK house located at the end of a side road. Its white exterior presents a calm and settled impression.
The home features a living-dining-kitchen area with high ceilings, creating a spacious and airy atmosphere. The kitchen includes a convenient counter. Two Western-style rooms provide ample sleeping or flexible space, and the property benefits from two dedicated parking spaces.
As a vacation property within a managed resort community, there are specific associated costs and procedures. The annual running costs for vacation use under personal ownership include a monthly management fee equivalent of 26,653 yen, which breaks down into an annual management fee of 78,100 yen (tax included), annual water supply base charge of 39,600 yen (tax included), annual sewerage usage fee of 45,320 yen (tax included), annual leasehold rent of 126,435 yen (non-taxable), and annual CATV fee of 30,360 yen (tax included). Utility costs for gas, electricity, and water are required separately. Property taxes are estimated at 119,900 yen per year for fixed asset tax and 12,800 yen for city planning tax. Additionally, there is a resident tax of 4,500 yen per year for vacation use under personal ownership.
Other required one-time fees include a contract stamp duty of 1,000 yen upon purchase, an agency commission of 330,000 yen, and a registration license tax estimated at 167,700 yen. A security deposit for balance settlement upon contract completion of 507,000 yen (non-taxable) is required. There are separate fees for name change procedures (110,000 yen tax included) and other stamp duties (400 yen; note that for land and detached houses with two or more plots, 400 yen is required per plot). For the leasehold renewal, separate fees apply: a renewal procedure fee of 110,000 yen (tax included), registration costs at renewal, and gas and electricity charges.
The resort town itself offers extensive amenities for a complete getaway. Facilities include a restaurant, the 'Kayama no Yu' hot spring bath with open-air bath, an indoor heated pool, the Tateshina Tokyu Golf Course (membership, 18 holes), tennis courts, and the Tateshina Tokyu Ski Field. Other amenities are a 9-hole putting golf course (open from late April to late November), a town center, a convenience store (EMMA’s food & GROCERY), three member-exclusive resort hotels, the Tateshina Tokyu Resort Hotel, a dog run, the Glamorous Dining Tateshina (seasonal operation), a work lab, and the TENOHA Tateshina information center. Use of most facilities incurs separate charges.
The Tateshina and Yatsugatake area is a renowned highland resort region in Nagano Prefecture, famous for its cool summers, stunning volcanic landscapes, and outdoor recreation. An interesting fact is that Lake Megami (Goddess Lake) on Mount Tateshina is a pristine crater lake surrounded by ancient forests, considered a sacred site. The closest major landmark is the majestic Yatsugatake mountain range, a popular destination for hiking, skiing, and enjoying panoramic alpine views.
