Spacious 1K Apartment with On-Site Natural Hot Spring in Nikko's Kinugawa Onsen Area
This property is a 1K apartment for sale located in the popular hot spring resort town of Kinugawa Onsen in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The building is a 9-story reinforced steel and concrete (SRC) structure built in September 1978, with this particular unit situated on the 3rd floor. The apartment offers a private, net floor area of 26.57 sqm (approximately 8.03 tsubo), featuring a Western-style room of 7.8 tatami mats in size. A significant highlight is the generous 14.4 sqm wide balcony facing the northwest, providing ample outdoor space.
Key equipment and features of the property include air conditioning, optical fiber internet connectivity, a water heating system, and access to two or more elevators. A paid bicycle parking area is available for a monthly fee of 500 yen. A major and unique feature is the building's on-site communal natural hot spring (onsen) bath facility, which is supplied with geothermal water and includes a heating function. The property is currently occupied, with a planned handover date set for late March 2026.
The location is exceptionally convenient, being just an 8-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Tobu Kinugawa Line. The area is designated as a commercial zone. Monthly running costs include a management fee of 14,600 yen and a repair reserve fund of 1,170 yen. The transaction is handled under a general intermediary agreement.
The Kinugawa Onsen area is one of Japan's most famous hot spring destinations, nestled in the mountains of Nikko National Park. An interesting fact is that the hot spring waters here are known for their smooth, skin-beautifying properties. The area is a gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Nikko, with the stunning Toshogu Shrine, a lavishly decorated mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, located within a reasonable distance and serving as the closest major landmark and tourist attraction.