Four Seasons Forest Yugawara: A Resort Condominium with Natural Hot Springs
Four Seasons Forest Yugawara is a sophisticated resort condominium nestled amidst greenery along the Yugawara Orange Line. The building's interior boasts a refined, hotel-like design, featuring comprehensive shared facilities including a natural hot spring (onsen) large communal bath and a multi-purpose room. The common areas are meticulously maintained, offering a clean and pleasant atmosphere. For convenient access, a shuttle bus service operates nine round trips daily to and from JR Yugawara Station (service is suspended on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays).
The property's essential utilities are detailed as follows: Electricity is provided without a bulk reception system, gas is supplied via propane tanks, drinking water comes from the municipal public water supply, and drainage is connected to the public sewer system. The building is a 10-story (with one basement level) reinforced concrete structure completed in June 2002, containing a total of 100 units. On-site amenities include an auto-lock security system, a coin laundry, and a recreation room. A significant feature is the large communal hot spring bath with a sauna, which is open from 5:00 to 24:00 daily (except during cleaning hours from 10:00 to 14:00). The condominium is pet-friendly, allowing up to two dogs or cats under specific size and carrier conditions.
Parking is available with 60 spaces on the premises, including 8 flat spaces at 11,000 yen per month and 52 mechanical parking spaces ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 yen per month. The management company, Angel Community Co., Ltd., is fully entrusted with operations, with a resident manager on duty from 8:30 to 17:30 (closed on Mondays).
The surrounding area of Yugawara is renowned for its therapeutic hot springs and stunning natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that Yugawara's onsen waters have been celebrated for centuries, even mentioned in the classic Japanese literary work "The Tale of the Heike." The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Fuji, which is visible from many points in the region and offers a majestic backdrop to this serene resort town.
