Vacant Land in Karuizawa's South Area
This 1,539.88 square meter (approximately 465.81 tsubo) plot of flat land is located in the desirable South Karuizawa area. The property is situated about a 6-minute walk (approximately 450 meters) from a major intersection in South Karuizawa and is also conveniently located about a 5-minute drive (approximately 2 km) from the Karuizawa 72 Golf West Course. The flat terrain and accessible location make this land suitable for year-round use.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and utilities are connected to Chubu Electric Power Company for electricity. Water is supplied by the public water system, with the main line running along the front road, requiring a separate connection to be brought onto the site. For gas, the property uses an individual LP gas system. Wastewater is handled by a private individual septic tank (jokaso). It is important to note that an easement is registered on a portion of the northwest side of the land.
The land is zoned as Category 1 Low-Rise Exclusive Residential District under the Urban Planning Act, with a floor area ratio of 20% and a building coverage ratio of 20%. Height restrictions limit construction to two stories or a maximum of 10 meters, with mandatory setbacks from the road, neighboring lots, and a nearby waterway. The site fronts an approximately 2.8-meter-wide public road on its northwest side, which is unpaved. A small setback area of about 2 square meters is required. The property is subject to the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance (Asama Foothills Landscape Development Priority Area) and the Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures.
Karuizawa is a world-renowned resort town in Nagano Prefecture, famed for its cool summers, beautiful natural scenery, and historic connections as a summer retreat. An interesting fact is that the town's development as a resort began in the late 19th century when a Canadian missionary, Alexander Croft Shaw, recommended it as a summer escape from Tokyo's heat, comparing it to his hometown. The area is a gateway to numerous attractions, with the closest major landmark being the iconic active volcano, Mount Asama, which dominates the skyline and is a popular destination for hikers and sightseers.