White Plaza Yuzawa Foret: A Resort Condominium with Onsen and Year-Round Amenities
This 1LDK unit, located on the 9th floor of a 13-story building, offers a comfortable 38.88 square meters of private space complemented by an 8.12 square meter balcony with a western exposure. Built in 1989, the property is part of the well-established White Plaza Yuzawa Foret complex in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. The sale is being handled directly by the owner, Angel Real Estate, meaning no brokerage commission is required for the buyer. The unit will undergo cylinder lock replacement and a thorough room cleaning prior to handover.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment includes hot water supply via a gas water heater, an electric cooking stove, and baseboard heaters for warmth. Cooling/air conditioning is not currently installed but is possible to add. Special building amenities include a 24-hour available lounge (conversation room) located next to the 1st-floor hall and a free rental bicycle service.
The condominium complex itself functions as a full-scale resort. Residents have access to a large onsen (hot spring) bath with a sauna, open from 4 PM to 10 AM the next morning. During summer, an outdoor pool operates free of charge. Other facilities include a front desk, a restaurant, coin-operated laundry, a tennis court, ski lockers, and ample free parking. The building underwent major renovation work in December 2004. Monthly fees total 27,970 Yen, which includes a management fee of 22,600 Yen, a repair reserve of 5,370 Yen, and separate charges for onsen use (700 Yen) and water (820 Yen).
The location in Yuzawa is ideal for mountain and hot spring enthusiasts, being part of the famous Snow Country region of Japan. An interesting local fact is that Yuzawa's heavy snowfall and hot springs inspired Nobel Prize-winning author Yasunari Kawabuta's novel "Snow Country." The area is a premier destination for skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking in the warmer months. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Naeba, a prominent peak in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park and home to a major ski resort.
