Seaside Retreat with Two Vacation Cottages in Minamiizu
This unique property offers a rare opportunity to own a main residence alongside two separate vacation cottages, perfectly positioned just 70 meters from the national highway and a mere 500 meters from the pristine shores of Kounoura Beach in Minamiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. The complex consists of three buildings: the main house and two separate two-story wooden cottages with slate roofs, plus a storage shed. The total land area is 501.76 sqm (151.78 tsubo), with a combined total floor area of 101.85 sqm (30.8 tsubo) for the main house. The cottages are 96.43 sqm and 90.25 sqm respectively, with an additional 9.39 sqm storage shed.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: Electricity, spring water, public sewer, and parking available. The property is connected to a paved public road approximately 4.5m wide on the southwest side. Important legal notes: The area is designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty (the Izu Southwest Coast), falls under the Shizuoka Prefecture Building Standards Act Enforcement Ordinance Article 10 (cliff regulations), with the main residence in a sediment disaster warning area and the two cottages in a sediment disaster special control area. A note on water rights indicates a new water supply membership right fee of 800,000 yen is required.
The current owner has successfully operated the cottages for over a decade, with the summer season typically fully booked two months in advance. While business is strong, the owner is now scaling back due to age. The purchaser will benefit from the transfer of this established operational know-how. The location boasts stunning natural scenery, clear night skies perfect for stargazing, and summer fireworks viewed right from the property.
The Minamiizu area of the Izu Peninsula is renowned for its beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes, approximately 2.5 hours by train from Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that the Izu Peninsula was formed by volcanic activity and is dotted with numerous hot springs. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Mount Fuji, which is visible across Suruga Bay on clear days, offering a breathtaking backdrop to this seaside investment and lifestyle opportunity.