Yakushi Historic Onsen Estate: A Rare 2-Hectare Land Parcel in Rankoshi
This expansive 21,327 sqm (6,451.41 tsubo) land parcel is located in a tranquil, forested valley in Rankoshi, Hokkaido. Accessed via a quiet gravel road, the property offers absolute seclusion while remaining surprisingly close to the vibrant Niseko area. The site is the former location of the Niseko Yakushi Onsen, a historic hot spring retreat that opened in 1891 and operated for over a century before collapsing in 2014 due to heavy snow. Once counted among Japan's top three 'hidden onsen,' it was celebrated for its unique, mineral-rich waters. The estate provides a rich and storied legacy for a landmark private estate, onsen project, or onsen subdivision.
Despite its secluded feel, the estate enjoys convenient drive times to popular areas throughout the Niseko region: 10 minutes to Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Ski Area, 15 minutes to Niseko Village Resort and Niseko Town, 20 minutes to Hirafu Village, 30 minutes to Hanazono Niseko Resort and Kutchan Town, and 45 minutes to Rusutsu Resort.