Two Prime Plots of Land Overlooking Lake Shiratoko in Hokkaido
This listing presents two distinct plots of land totaling 1,540㎡ (approximately 465.85 tsubo) in a prime location overlooking Lake Shiratoko in Shibecha Town, Hokkaido. Situated at the entrance to a hot spring subdivision on a west-facing slope, the property offers a sheltered, nestled position with commanding views of the lake. The two lots are adjacent to a log house shop along National Route 391, a major thoroughfare connecting Kushiro, Teshikaga, and Abashiri.
One plot is a 360-tsubo (approximately 1,190㎡) lot that is nearly flat wilderness. Its prominent location along this key highway makes it highly visible and suitable for various uses, including residential construction, a garage, or placement of a trailer house, with potential to leverage the direct access to the national road. The second is a 104-tsubo (approximately 344㎡) corner lot featuring numerous wild mountain grape vines.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped for electricity and private water supply connection, but requires a combined septic tank (要合併浄化槽). The monthly fee for water and hot spring usage is 11,000 yen. The land is classified as forest land (山林) within a flat and sloping terrain (平坦地と傾斜地). It is located outside of urban planning areas (都市計画区域外) and falls within the ordinary zone of the Kushiro Shitsugen National Park (釧路湿原国立公園普通区域) and is subject to the Hokkaido Landscape Plan (北海道景観計画). The northwestern side fronts a paved public road approximately 8 meters wide.
The area is defined by its stunning natural beauty, as Lake Shiratoko is part of the vast Kushiro Shitsugen (Kushiro Wetland) National Park, Japan's largest wetland and a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its populations of Japanese cranes. The closest major landmark is the park itself, a pristine ecosystem perfect for birdwatching and nature exploration. Living here offers a rare opportunity to build a life immersed in one of Japan's most significant and protected natural landscapes.