Spacious Residential Plot in Otaru, Hokkaido with Full Infrastructure

This is a spacious and well-located residential plot for sale in the scenic city of Otaru, Hokkaido. The land parcel, covering 223.69 square meters (approximately 67.66 tsubo), is situated within a planned subdivision of 24 lots, offering a structured and organized development environment. The property is a vacant lot, ready for construction, and benefits from a gentle slope, providing excellent potential for architectural design with views under the clear, open Hokkaido sky.

Critical property details from the agent notes include the available equipment and infrastructure: the plot is fully serviced with water supply, sewerage, and electricity connections, ensuring a straightforward building process. Special notes on road access detail that the property fronts onto a public road to the southeast with a width of 8 meters. The specific frontage along this one-sided road is 11.6 meters. The land is zoned under the City Planning Act as a Urbanization Promotion Area within the Category I Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential District, with a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.

The area of Otaru is famous for its historic canal district, glassworks, and music boxes, offering a charming blend of history and culture. An interesting fact is that Otaru was once the financial center of Hokkaido during its herring boom, and many of the beautiful stone warehouses along the canal were built by wealthy merchants from that era. The closest major landmark is the picturesque Otaru Canal, a beautifully preserved waterway lined with old warehouses that now house restaurants, shops, and museums, creating a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere.