Lions Mansion Ishiuchi Maruyama: A Premier Ski-in/Ski-out Resort Condominium
Lions Mansion Ishiuchi Maruyama is a large-scale, 15-story resort condominium complex located in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Completed in April 1990, this 666-unit building offers a unique ski-in/ski-out lifestyle, being directly adjacent to the Ishiuchi Maruyama Hatsukaishi Ski Area. Residents and guests can access the slopes directly from the building, making it an ideal base for winter sports enthusiasts.
The property is comprehensively equipped with extensive shared amenities. These include a large public bath with a Jacuzzi and sauna, an indoor heated swimming pool, a sports room, a mahjong room with automatic tables, a restaurant, a lounge, barbecue gardens, and multi-purpose rooms. The building features 24-hour front desk service and auto-lock security. Parking is available both indoors and outdoors, with daily and annual contract rates that vary by season. The building has undergone major renovation work in September 2000, May 2011, and is scheduled for another in December 2024.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and utilities are as follows: Electricity is provided by Tohoku Electric Power, there is no gas supply, drinking water is from the municipal water system, and drainage is processed through a septic tank before being discharged into a drainage channel. Internet access is available via optical fiber (VDSL, with individual contracts possible, subject to limits) or through a wired lobby service.
The condominium is pet-friendly under a permit system, allowing up to three dogs or cats total, provided they fit in a cage with combined dimensions under 150cm. An annual registration fee applies. The management company is Itochu Urban Community Co., Ltd.
The area is part of the famous Yuzawa region, a premier winter destination in Japan easily accessible from Tokyo via the Joetsu Shinkansen. An interesting fact about Minamiuonuma City is that it is renowned for producing Koshihikari rice, considered some of the highest quality rice in Japan. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Naeba, a prominent peak in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park and home to the extensive Naeba Ski Resort.
