Nakazawa Village Villa II: A Resort Condominium in Japan's Premier Hot Spring Town
Nakazawa Village Villa II is a well-established resort condominium complex located in the heart of Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's most famous hot spring destinations. The building, constructed in August 1980 by Kajima Corporation, is an 8-story reinforced concrete structure housing 163 units. It offers residents and visitors access to a large communal hot spring bath fed by the renowned "Bandai" spring, providing a 100% free-flowing, natural onsen experience.
Critical property details from the agent notes have been translated. The equipment and utilities include electricity from Tokyo Electric Power, propane gas, drinking water from the town water supply, and drainage to the public sewer. Important special notes specify that the gas supply requires a separate contract with a basic monthly fee of 990 yen (subject to fluctuation based on usage). Furthermore, the installation of air conditioning units is not permitted in this building. For those wishing to view the large communal bath, inspections are原则上 only possible during the cleaning hours from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The complex features a range of shared amenities including a lobby with newspapers and free Wi-Fi, a lounge open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the 24-hour onsen bath (with the noted cleaning period), a coin-operated laundry with four washers and three dryers, a ski storage area for winter, and a collective post box. Parking is available off-site with 40 free spaces opposite the building. The property underwent major renovation work from September 2014 to December 2015 and additional roof repairs in October 2022.
