Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina 8O Building: A Resort Condominium in the Japanese Alps
This property is a 1LDK plus service room (storage) condominium unit within the expansive Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina, a large-scale resort community nestled in the Tateshina and Yatsugatake region of Nagano Prefecture. Built in November 1987, the unit is situated on the first floor of a two-story reinforced concrete building. It offers a private floor area of 55.21 square meters (approximately 16.70 tsubo), with an additional meter box area of 0.59 square meters (0.17 tsubo). The layout is designed for comfortable resort living, featuring a south-east facing living, dining, and kitchen area with two bay windows that allow dappled sunlight to filter in.
Critical agent notes have been translated and provide essential financial and operational details. The property operates on electricity supplied by Chubu Electric Power Co. Additional one-time and recurring costs are detailed: a security deposit (balance settlement upon contract) of 477,000 yen (non-taxable); a separate name transfer fee of 55,000 yen (tax included); and stamp duty for purchase of 400 yen (note: for land and detached houses with two or more lots, 400 yen is required per lot). A leasehold renewal administrative fee of 110,000 yen (tax included, separate) will be due. Gas and electricity charges are separate. The CATV (cable television) service is currently suspended, and a reactivation fee will be required to restart it.
The resort town itself is a major attraction, featuring extensive on-site facilities. Residents have access to a restaurant, the 'Kayama no Yu' hot spring bathhouse with open-air baths, an indoor heated pool, the Tateshina Tokyu Golf Course (18-hole membership), tennis courts, and the Tateshina Tokyu Ski Field. Additional amenities include a 9-hole putting golf course, a town center, a grocery store (EMMA’s food & GROCERY), three member-only resort hotels, the Tateshina Tokyu Resort hotel, a dog run, the 'Glamorous Dining Tateshina' (seasonal), a work lab, and the TENOHA Tateshina information center. Please note that most facility use involves separate fees. The property underwent major renovation in July 2016, with the next major renovation scheduled for 2030, where an estimated temporary burden of approximately 1.78 million yen is projected for this unit.
The area surrounding the Tokyu Resort Town is part of the stunning Yatsugatake highlands, offering breathtaking mountain scenery and outdoor activities year-round. An interesting local fact is that Lake Shirakaba, a beautiful crater lake nearby, is a popular spot for leisure and was artificially created in the early 20th century to generate hydroelectric power, later being developed into a resort area. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Yatsugatake itself, a volcanic mountain range renowned for its hiking trails and panoramic views, making this property an ideal base for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a serene mountain retreat.
