Shosenkyo Forest Villa Area: A Mountain Retreat in Yamanashi
This property is a vacation home located in the Shosenkyo Forest Villa Area in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The villa is situated on a spacious plot of approximately 798.33 square meters (241.49 tsubo) at an elevation of roughly 1000 to 1100 meters, making it an ideal summer retreat. The land is at the end of a road, ensuring minimal through traffic and enhanced privacy. The plot is mostly flat from the road to the building, with a gentle south-facing slope overall, and potential parking space can be secured on the left side of the building.
The two-story wooden house, built in April 1990 (Heisei 2), offers a total floor area of 105.99 square meters (32.06 tsubo) with a 3LDK layout. The interior features a distinctive and stylish atmosphere. Upon entering, a skip staircase leads down to the living room. From there, you go up two steps to the dining kitchen and four more steps to a Japanese-style room. The LDK area boasts a high ceiling with wooden paneled walls, creating a classic vacation home ambiance. A highly popular feature, a wood-burning stove, adds both charm and practical warmth during winter months (chimney cleaning required). The first floor contains the LDK and a Japanese-style room, while the second floor has two split Western-style rooms, making it a versatile 3LDK suitable for family use, gatherings with friends, or as a company retreat. A small sauna is also included. A deck provides space for chairs to enjoy the surrounding forest.
The property's equipment and facilities, as detailed in the agent notes, include Tokyo Electric Power, a private water supply, propane gas, and a centralized septic tank system.
After purchase, annual maintenance costs include a management fee of 99,660 yen (tax included) and a fixed asset tax of 40,600 yen (for Reiwa 7). There is also a residents' tax (house and lot tax) of 4,500 yen. Other one-time fees at purchase include a name change/water usage fund of 660,000 yen (tax included) and registration costs of approximately 120,000 yen. The property is managed by Fujiyama Sakura Resort LLC.
The Shosenkyo Forest Villa Area is conveniently accessible, about 9 km from the Chuo Expressway "Nirasaki" Interchange and approximately 12 km from the JR Chuo Main Line "Nirasaki" Station, offering good access from the greater Tokyo area. The villa area itself features spacious plots and wide roads. About 10 km away, past the Nirasaki IC, a cluster of roadside shops provides daily necessities, groceries, and other essentials for vacation living. The area's premier attraction is the nearby Shosenkyo Gorge, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and one of Japan's "Five Great Gorges," located just a 20-minute drive from the villa area. This stunning natural landmark, carved by the Arakawa River, is famous for its dramatic rock formations and seasonal beauty, offering hiking trails and a scenic ropeway.
