Vacant Land in the Prestigious Karuizawa Resort Area
This 644 m² (approximately 194.81 tsubo) plot of land is located in the serene and nature-rich Mikasa area of Old Karuizawa. The property offers a quiet, green environment ideal for designing a custom vacation home. According to the agent's notes, the land is designated as forest land (山林) and faces an approximately 3.5-meter-wide private road on its east side, which is unpaved. A set-back area of about 4 m² is required. The property falls under the City Planning Act's Urban Planning Area, is in an undesignated zone, and is zoned as a Category 1 Low-Rise Exclusive Residential District. Building coverage ratio is 30% and floor area ratio is 50%, both with possible relaxation measures. Important regulations include the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance (Asama Foothills Landscape Development Priority Area) and the Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures Outline, which impose height restrictions of 10 meters or less and a maximum of two stories, as well as setback distances of 5.0 meters from the road boundary and 3.0 meters from the neighboring lot boundary.
Key utilities and equipment notes have been translated from the Japanese listing. For electricity, the provider is Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (中部電力（株）). The property uses individual LP gas tanks. Crucially, the agent specifies that municipal water supply is not available for this lot; therefore, a separate well excavation project will be necessary. Wastewater is handled by an individual septic tank (浄化槽). The agent also provides critical notes: the property is located within a sediment disaster warning area (Yellow Zone) and a sediment disaster special warning area (Red Zone). The transaction is an agency sale, and the land is delivered vacant.
The surrounding Karuizawa area is one of Japan's most famous and historic highland resorts, renowned for its cool summers, beautiful natural scenery, and upscale atmosphere. An interesting fact is that Karuizawa became a popular summer retreat for foreign diplomats and the Japanese elite in the late 19th century after being discovered by a Canadian missionary. The area is also a major hub for outdoor activities year-round. The closest major landmark is the iconic Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, a large, stylish outlet mall set against a picturesque backdrop, but the entire region is dotted with famous attractions like the serene Kumoba Pond and the historic Karuizawa Old Town.
