Vacant Land with Mount Asama Views in Karuizawa's Nagakura-Shakushuku Area
This 362.14 square meter (approximately 109.54 tsubo) plot of flat land is located in the sought-after Nagakura-Shakushuku district of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. The property offers a direct view of the iconic Mount Asama from the north side of the site, providing a quintessential Karuizawa landscape. It is conveniently situated approximately 3 minutes by car (about 1.1 km) from the Shinano-Oiwake Station on the Shinano Railway line, with the nearest convenience store just a 5-minute walk (about 350 meters) away.
Critical agent notes have been provided regarding the land's specifications and associated costs. The equipment and utilities are serviced by Chubu Electric Power Co. for electricity, LP gas on an individual system, public water supply, and a public sewerage system. A crucial special note states: "This land is bought and sold based on the registered (public ledger) area. Even if there is an increase or decrease in the actual measured area, no settlement (adjustment) will be made." Furthermore, a remark details a one-time, lump-sum Sewerage Beneficiary Contribution fee of 600 yen per square meter.
The land is designated as residential land (宅地) with road frontage on the southeast side (approx. 6.0m, private road) and north side (approx. 4.2m, public/private road). Building regulations include a floor area ratio of 200% and a building coverage ratio of 60%. The property falls under the Category 1 Residential Zone and Category 1 Height Control District. Important additional legal notes indicate the site is within a designated area under the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance (Asama Foothills Landscape Development Priority Area) and the Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures Guidelines. It is also noted as a potential buried cultural property site, requiring notification 60 days prior to any construction work.
The area surrounding Karuizawa is renowned as a premier highland resort, famous for its cool summers, lush forests, and upscale shopping outlets. An interesting historical fact is that Karuizawa became a popular summer retreat for foreign diplomats and the Japanese elite in the late 19th century after being introduced by a Canadian missionary. The closest major landmark is the active volcano Mount Asama itself, a dominant and scenic feature of the region visible from this very plot.
