Spacious 2LDK Apartment with Natural Onsen Access in Nikko
This well-presented apartment for sale offers a unique living experience in the scenic hot spring town of Kinugawa Onsen, within Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The property features a 2LDK layout with a Japanese-style room of approximately 6.9 tatami mats, a Western-style room of 6 tatami mats, and a combined living, dining, and kitchen area of 14.6 tatami mats. The total private floor area is 59.78 sqm (approx. 18.08 tsubo), and the apartment includes a balcony of 4.56 sqm. It is situated on the 2nd floor of a 7-story building (with one basement level) constructed in October 1991.
Key equipment and features translated from the agent notes include a shower-equipped vanity, a system kitchen, space for a washing machine (both a designated area and indoor placement possible), an auto-lock security system, a double-lock door, hot water supply, two or more elevators, the ability to take out trash at any time, a paid bicycle parking lot (500 yen/month), and a paid motorcycle parking space (1,000 yen/month). A special note confirms the building's exterior is tile-clad and, crucially, has hot spring water piped in (温泉引込み済). The complex boasts a communal natural hot spring bathhouse with a sauna, perfect for relaxing after a long day. The apartment itself offers views of the changing seasons and the clear stream of the Kinugawa River.
The property is currently vacant, with the handover timing open for discussion. The asking price is 5,300,000 yen, with monthly fees of 14,790 yen for management and 9,650 yen for repair reserves. Additional running costs include a hot water, heating, and large bath facility fee of 7,012 yen per month and a basic water charge of 5,343 yen per month. Car parking is available for 5,000 yen per month, though currently unoccupied. Pet ownership is negotiable, with small dogs and cats permitted.
The Kinugawa Onsen area is a famous resort destination nestled in the mountains of Nikko. An interesting fact is that the hot spring town developed alongside the popularity of the nearby Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as visitors extended their trips to enjoy the therapeutic waters. The closest major tourist attraction is the Kinugawa Onsen Station area, a hub for resort activities, and a short distance away is the impressive Kinun-tateiwa Great Suspension Bridge, offering stunning views of the river gorge.
