Spacious 2LDK Apartment in the Heart of Hakone's Hot Spring Resort
This well-maintained apartment offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Japan's premier hot spring resort region. Located in the serene Kowanatori (Little Boiling Valley) area of Hakone, this 2LDK unit provides a comfortable living space with a total floor area of 50.98 square meters (approximately 15.42 tsubo), including a generous 8.65 square meter balcony. The property is situated on the 4th floor of an 8-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in October 1982.
Key equipment and features include an elevator for easy access. Special notes from the agent highlight that the property is currently vacant (akiya) and the handover timing is negotiable. The transaction form is exclusive agency (専任媒介). Important running costs include a monthly water usage fee of 3,000 yen and a separate monthly hot spring usage fee of 6,000 yen, granting residents access to the renowned local onsen. Monthly common charges are 15,800 yen for management fees and 8,190 yen for the repair reserve fund. Parking is available at no additional cost. Pets are negotiable with prior consultation.
The location is exceptionally convenient, just a 7-minute walk from the Hakone Tozan Railway's Kowanatori Station and a 10-minute walk from the Chokoku-no-Mori (Open-Air Museum) Station. The area is zoned as Category I Residential. The property benefits from a full-time, on-site management company and comes with defect liability insurance and a performance evaluation.
Living in Hakone means residing in a world-famous tourist destination within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. An interesting local fact is that the Kowanatori area is named for its hot springs, which have been enjoyed for centuries and were even visited by feudal lords during the Edo period. The closest major landmark is the Hakone Open-Air Museum, a spectacular sculpture park featuring works by artists like Picasso and Henry Moore, easily accessible on foot from the nearby station.