Spacious Karuizawa Estate with Private Tennis Court and Existing House
This exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial 8,148.46 m² (2,464.90坪) plot of land in the prestigious Karuizawa resort area. The vast, flat land is ideally suited for constructing a large-scale villa and comes with the unique feature of a private tennis court already on-site. The property also includes an existing house, offering immediate potential or the option for redevelopment.
According to the agent's notes, the land sale is based on the registered (公簿) area, and no financial adjustments will be made for any increase or decrease in the actual measured area. The existing house on the premises has a total floor area of 304.12 m² (91.99坪) based on the registered area. It was built in July 1988, is a single-story wooden structure with a zinc-galvanized steel sheet roof, and includes a separate, unregistered garage.
The property is situated in a quiet area facing a forest road. It has road frontage on multiple sides: approximately 7.9 meters on the north side (public road, paved), approximately 4.2 meters on the east side (public/private road, paved), and between approximately 3.2 to 3.6 meters on the south side (public/private road, unpaved). A setback of about 21 m² is required. The land is designated as Category 1 Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, with a floor area ratio of 20% and a building coverage ratio of 20%. Utilities are provided by Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. for electricity, LP gas on an individual system, public water supply, and an individual septic tank for drainage.
Important legal notes specify that a notification based on the National Land Use Planning Act is required within two weeks after contract conclusion. Furthermore, for any land development involving construction on plots over 3,000 m², a development activity notification is necessary. The property is also subject to the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance (Asama Mountain Foothills Landscape Development Priority Area) and the Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures Guidelines, which impose height restrictions of 10 meters or two stories and setback distances of 5.0 meters from the road boundary and 3.0 meters from the neighboring lot boundary.
The Karuizawa area is a world-renowned highland resort, famous for its cool summers, beautiful natural scenery, and sophisticated atmosphere. An interesting fact is that Karuizawa served as the summer escape for the Japanese imperial family in the early 20th century, cementing its status as a premier holiday destination. The property is conveniently located just a short drive from the Shinano-Oiwake Station. The area is also within easy reach of major attractions like the historic Kumano Shrine and the scenic beauty around Mount Asama, an active volcano that is one of Japan's most iconic peaks.
