Vacant Land with Mount Asama Views in Karuizawa's Nagakura-Shakujuku Area
This 308.49 square meter plot of flat land, located in the Shakujuku area of Karuizawa, offers a prime opportunity to build a vacation home with stunning views of Mount Asama to the north. The property is conveniently situated approximately an 11-minute walk (about 822 meters) from the Shinano-Oiwake Station on the Shinano Railway line and about a 6-minute walk (about 428 meters) from the nearest convenience store.
According to the agent's notes, the property's utilities are provided by Chubu Electric Power Co. for electricity. A critical special note states: "This land is bought and sold based on the registered area (公簿面積). Even if the actual measured area increases or decreases, there will be no settlement (price adjustment)." An additional remark details a one-time, lump-sum Sewerage Beneficiary Contribution fee of 600 yen per square meter.
The land is designated as residential land (宅地) with road frontage of approximately 6.0 meters on the west side (a private road). The plot falls under the City Planning Act's Urban Planning Area, is zoned as a Category 1 Residential District and a Category 1 Height District, with a floor area ratio of 200% and a building coverage ratio of 60%. Important regulations include height restrictions of 10 meters or two stories, and setback requirements of 2.0 meters from the road boundary and 1.0 meters from the neighboring lot boundary. The site is also subject to the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance (Asama Mountain Foothills Landscape Development Priority Area) and the Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures Guidelines. Furthermore, the agent notes that the site is located within a potential buried cultural property area, meaning a notification must be submitted at least 60 days prior to commencing any construction or earthworks.
The area is part of the renowned Karuizawa resort region, a popular summer retreat since the Meiji era, known for its cool climate, lush forests, and upscale shopping. An interesting local fact is that Karuizawa was the site of the 1958 international conference where the famous "Karuizawa Declaration" was issued, calling for nuclear disarmament. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Asama, an active volcano and one of Japan's most iconic mountains, which provides a breathtaking backdrop visible directly from this property.
