Former Pioneer Farmland with Spring Water Flowing into the Kushiro River
This unique property offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of Hokkaido's pastoral landscape. Located in the town of Teshikaga, this 13,627.84 square meter (approximately 4,122.42 tsubo) plot was once part of a pioneering farm. The land is divided into two distinct sections: a flat, elevated area of 457 tsubo and a lower wetland area of 3,100 tsubo. A spring-fed stream, originating from the neighboring land, flows through the wetland and eventually into the nearby Kushiro River.
According to the agent's notes, the property comes with two small, disused farm sheds. Essential utilities are partially in place, including electricity and a well that could be functional with maintenance. A joint purification tank will be required. The land is classified as residential, wilderness, and miscellaneous, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 100%. It fronts a roughly 3-meter wide unpaved public road to the south. Legal considerations include the National Land Use Planning Act, the Teshikaga Town Landscape Plan, and relevant road and river ordinances. Please note there is an additional private road burden, and the public water main is approximately 350 meters away.
The area is a forager's paradise, rich with wild vegetables such as wild garlic (gyoja ninniku), kogomi, udo, and watercress. In autumn, the spectacle of salmon running upstream can be witnessed locally. The property sits at the eastern foot of Mt. Birao, a familiar 553-meter peak to locals, known for its iconic radio towers and a historic ski resort from the Showa 20s era (1945-1954).
Teshikaga is part of the Akan-Mashu National Park, a region famed for its stunning volcanic caldera lakes. The closest major landmark is the breathtaking Lake Mashu, often called the clearest lake in the world, located just a short drive from the property. This area offers a profound connection to Hokkaido's natural beauty and a serene, self-sufficient lifestyle.
