Vacant Land in the Prestigious Karuizawa Sen-ga-taki Villa District East Area
This listing presents a rare opportunity to acquire a 330 square meter plot of land within the highly sought-after Karuizawa Sen-ga-taki Villa District East Area. The property is a compact yet open-feeling southwest corner lot, offering a gentle slope and frontage on paved roads to both the south and west, providing excellent access and potential for design. The land is currently vacant, ready for immediate transfer, allowing the new owner to build their dream vacation home from the ground up.
Critical agent notes provide essential details for potential buyers. The property's electricity service is provided by Chubu Electric Power Co. (中部電力（株）). It is crucial to understand that the sale of this land is based on the registered (公簿) area. The agent's remarks explicitly state: "This land is bought and sold based on the registered area, and there will be no settlement for any increase or decrease in the actual measured area." Furthermore, regarding ongoing costs, the agent notes: "The management fee is a voluntary contract," indicating that payment of any community fees is not mandatory.
The land is situated within a First Category Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, with a building coverage ratio of 30% and a floor area ratio of 50%. Regulations also include height restrictions (up to two stories or 10 meters) and mandated setbacks from boundaries. Potential buyers should note that a portion of the land is designated as a sediment disaster caution area (yellow zone). Transaction costs include a fixed brokerage commission of 330,000 yen and a stamp duty of 1,000 yen, with property tax and other levies to be apportioned from the date of transfer.
The property is located in the renowned resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, a classic summer retreat favored for its cool climate, lush forests, and sophisticated atmosphere. The area is rich in history and natural beauty, having been popularized as a getaway for the international community and Japanese elite since the late 19th century. The closest major landmark is the historic Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, a large, upscale outlet mall built on the grounds of a former golf course, seamlessly blending retail therapy with the area's natural scenery. The region is also a gateway to the volcanic peaks of Mount Asama, an active and iconic stratovolcano.
