Vacant Land for a Resort-Style Retreat in Karuizawa's Sen-gataki East Area
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial plot of land within the prestigious Sen-gataki Villa Area East in Karuizawa. The site spans approximately 913 tsubo (3,019.00 square meters) and is characterized by its gentle east-facing slope and frontage onto a paved road. Surrounded by lush greenery, it offers a serene and private setting ideal for constructing a custom vacation home.
Critical agent notes provide essential details for prospective buyers. The property's utilities are supplied by Chubu Electric Power Co. (中部電力（株）). Importantly, the sale of this land is based on the registered (公簿) area. The agent's remarks explicitly state: "This land is bought and sold based on the registered area, and there will be no settlement for any increase or decrease in the actual measured area." Furthermore, regarding ongoing costs, the notes clarify that "management is by voluntary contract," indicating that association fees are not mandatory.
The land is situated in a prime location for enjoying the Karuizawa lifestyle. It is approximately a 10-minute drive (about 5.8 km) from the Shinano Railway's Naka-Karuizawa Station and only about a 6-minute drive (about 3.9 km) from the famous Hoshino Onsen Tonbo-no-Yu hot spring facility. The area falls under the First Category Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, with building-to-land ratio and floor area ratio limits set at 20% each. The site is designated as forest land and is within a non-designated area of the Urban Planning Act. Buyers should note the land is subject to the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance and Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures Guidelines, with specific height and setback restrictions in place.
Karuizawa is a world-renowned highland resort area, famous for its cool summers, beautiful natural scenery, and rich cultural history. An interesting fact is that the area became a popular summer retreat for foreign diplomats and missionaries in the late 19th century, which helped establish its international resort character. The closest major landmark is the historic Hoshino Onsen Tonbo-no-Yu, a beloved hot spring complex that has been soothing visitors for generations and is a quintessential part of the Karuizawa experience.
