Famille Villa Naeba Tower: A Resort Condominium in the Heart of Japan's Premier Ski Region
This listing presents a 1LDK unit within the Famille Villa Naeba Tower, a prominent 30-story resort condominium complex located in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. The property offers a private floor area of 50.58 square meters and is situated on the 11th floor, providing a quiet residential space within a vibrant resort facility. The unit features a southeast, northeast, and east orientation, allowing for ample natural light.
As per the agent's notes, the unit is equipped with a gas water heater for hot water supply, an electric cooking stove, and gas heating. Notably, the agent specifies that there is no cooling/air conditioning unit installed. A special remark directs potential buyers to the 'Famille Villa Naeba Tower homepage' for further information.
The building itself is a comprehensive resort destination. Residents have access to a large communal bath with a sauna (open 24 hours), a 12-meter indoor heated pool, and a sports gym. For ski enthusiasts, the property offers a dedicated ski locker room and, during the winter season, a free shuttle bus service to the nearby Naeba Ski Resort, which is also just a 15-minute walk away. Other amenities include an owner-exclusive guest room available for rent, table tennis, and air hockey facilities. The building features 24-hour auto-lock security and approximately 150 free outdoor parking spaces. Pets are not permitted.
Monthly fees include a management fee of 28,300 yen and a repair reserve fund of 5,660 yen, totaling 33,960 yen. Additional monthly utilities include a fixed water charge of 800 yen. The property is a resale unit in a building constructed in November 1990 (36 years old as of the listing).
The area surrounding Yuzawa is famously known as 'Snow Country,' with some of Japan's highest snowfall and world-class ski resorts like Naeba and Kagura. An interesting historical fact is that the region's deep snowpack was historically a significant barrier to travel, immortalized in Yasunari Kawabata's Nobel Prize-winning novel 'Snow Country.' The closest major landmark is the expansive Naeba Ski Resort, part of the larger Prince Snow Resorts Naeba, which is a major international destination for winter sports and summer festivals.
