Fisherman's Lodge-Style Pension in the Heart of Urabandai

This unique property is a fisherman's lodge-style pension located within a short walk of the central Hinohara district in Urabandai, Fukushima. The building, while compact compared to others in the pension area, features six guest rooms and is situated on a generous 963.15 sqm plot of flat land. The two-story wooden structure has a zinc-coated steel plate roof. A critical note from the agent states that while a partial extension was added to the first floor, it was not officially registered. Therefore, the registered first-floor area of 133.65 sqm does not match the actual current floor area. The total floor area is 250.58 sqm.

The property is fully equipped with electricity, public water supply, and public sewer. It is located within the Bandai-Asahi National Park (Category 2 Special Zone) and falls outside of urban planning regulations, with a building coverage ratio of 15% and a floor area ratio of 30%. The land is accessed from both the southeast and northwest sides by paved public roads approximately 6 meters wide. The property has been operated by a single owner for 45 years, and its established brand is a key feature for the next proprietor. The owner's passion for fishing, which has taken them around the world, is a defining characteristic of this pension's theme.

The surrounding Urabandai highland area, part of Bandai-Asahi National Park, is a major tourist destination in Fukushima, renowned for its beautiful scenery of Mount Bandai and over 300 lakes and marshes. The area is dotted with a wide variety of pensions. An interesting local fact is that the stunning Goshiki-numa (Five-Colored Ponds) were formed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Bandai in 1888. The closest major landmark is the Urabandai Visitor Center within the national park, which offers insights into the region's unique volcanic geography and ecology.