White Plaza Yuzawa Foret: A Resort Condominium in Niigata's Premier Ski Region
This 1LDK apartment, located on the 9th floor of a 13-story building, offers a comfortable 39.42m² of living space complemented by an 8.50m² balcony with west and south exposure. The property, built in 1989, has been recently updated with a new kitchen installed in October 2024, along with the addition of inner sashes and replacement flooring. The unit's basic equipment includes a gas water heater for hot water supply, an electric cooktop for the kitchen, baseboard heaters for warming, and while cooling is not currently installed, air conditioning can be added.
The White Plaza Yuzawa Foret complex itself is a comprehensive resort facility. Residents and guests enjoy access to a large hot spring bathhouse with a sauna (open from 4 PM to 10 AM), an outdoor pool (seasonal), a front desk, and coin-operated laundry. The building features 24-hour auto-lock security at the south and north entrances. Parking is plentiful with 63 outdoor and 27 indoor spaces, all free of charge. Additional amenities include a tennis court, ski lockers, and bicycle parking. The agent notes also highlight the availability of a common lounge (located next to the 1st-floor hall, available 24 hours) and a free rental bicycle service.
Monthly fees include a management fee of 22,900 yen, a repair reserve of 5,440 yen, a hot spring usage fee of 710 yen, and a water charge of 830 yen, totaling approximately 31,780 yen. The property is listed for sale at 2.3 million yen with an intermediary commission of 330,000 yen. The location in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture, is highly accessible, roughly 3.8km (a 6-minute drive) from the JR Joetsu Shinkansen's Echigo-Yuzawa Station and about 3km from the Kan-Etsu Expressway's Yuzawa IC.
The area is world-renowned for its exceptional powder snow, making it a top destination for skiers and snowboarders from across Japan and Asia. A notable local attraction is the GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort, which is uniquely connected directly to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, allowing visitors to step off the bullet train and into their ski gear. Beyond winter, the region offers beautiful mountain hiking, hot springs, and the scenic Tanigawa-dake mountain range.
