Spacious Land with Existing Structures in Karuizawa's Nagakura Area
This property presents a rare opportunity in the sought-after resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. It consists of a large, flat plot of land spanning 1,654.02 square meters (approximately 500.34 tsubo) in the lush, green Nagakura/Yagyu-shuku area. The land includes two existing, unregistered wooden structures. The main house, built in 1968, has a total floor area of 67.96 square meters (20.55 tsubo). A separate outbuilding, constructed in 1976, adds an additional 17.35 square meters (5.24 tsubo). The land offers significant architectural freedom with a building coverage ratio and floor area ratio both set at 20%.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and utilities are managed by Chubu Electric Power Co. for electricity, with LP gas on an individual system, public water supply, and a private septic tank for drainage. A critical note for potential buyers is that the water supply pipe currently runs through the southern neighboring land, meaning replacement and installation work for the water pipe will be necessary.
The location is highly convenient for a resort lifestyle. It is approximately a 4-minute drive (about 1.5 km) from the Shinano-Oiwake Station on the Shinano Railway line. The popular Asama Fureai Park is within a pleasant 13-minute walk (about 1 km). The property faces roads on the southwest and southeast sides, with the land use classification listed as forest and residential land.
Karizawa is renowned as a premier mountain resort, often called the "Japan Alps' Playground." 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, introduced it as a summer retreat, comparing its climate to his homeland. The area is surrounded by natural beauty and is a short drive from iconic landmarks like the active volcano, Mount Asama, and the serene Kumoba Pond, a favorite spot for reflection and photography.
