Land for a Dream Villa in Historic Karuizawa
This expansive 1,311 square meter (approximately 396.57 tsubo) plot of land is situated within the prestigious Kyu-Karuizawa Club villa area in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture. Nestled amidst lush greenery, the property offers a serene and private setting for building a custom vacation home. The land is designated as forest land (山林) and is served by a paved public road approximately 6.5 meters wide on its southwest side.
Critical agent notes provide essential details for prospective buyers. The property is sold based on its registered (公簿) area; there will be no price adjustment for any increase or decrease found during an actual survey. The electricity provider is Chubu Electric Power Co. (中部電力（株）). Important one-time fees apply upon construction: a common facility reserve fund of 600,000 yen (non-taxable), a water connection fee of 440,000 yen (tax included), a sewer connection fee of 1,100,000 yen (tax included), a construction contribution fee of 550,000 yen (tax included), and a construction security deposit of 600,000 yen (non-taxable, refundable if no damage occurs to facilities during construction). These fees are based on a 20mm water pipe and apply to buildings with a total floor area of less than 1,000 m².
Additional legal and regulatory notes are significant. An easement for water and sewer pipes is registered on 39.29 m² of the southern part of the land. The property is located within a sediment disaster warning area (Yellow Zone) and a sediment disaster special warning area (Red Zone). Local regulations, including the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance (Asama Foothills Key Landscape Development Area) and Karuizawa Town's Nature Protection Guidelines, apply. Building restrictions include a maximum height of 10 meters (two stories), a 20-meter setback from the road boundary, and a 5-meter setback from neighboring property lines. The plot has a building coverage ratio of 20% and a floor area ratio of 20%.
The location is highly convenient, situated in the traditional Kyu-Karuizawa area. The popular Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza shopping street is only about a 7-minute drive (approximately 2.8 km) away, while the scenic Mikasa Street is roughly a 3-minute drive (about 1.4 km). The property is also about a 10-minute drive from the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Karuizawa Station, providing excellent access to Tokyo. The area is renowned for its cool summer climate and rich natural beauty, having been a favored retreat since the Meiji era. A major landmark nearby is the majestic Mount Asama, an active volcano and one of Japan's most famous peaks, offering dramatic scenery and numerous hiking opportunities.
