Riveline Karuizawa A Wing: A Mezzanine-Style Resort Condominium
This property is a mezzanine-style 2LDK condominium unit located within the Riveline Karuizawa A Wing building in the popular resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. The unit offers a private floor area of 70.00 square meters (approximately 21.17 tsubo) and features a spacious balcony of 16.04 square meters (4.85 tsubo) that provides scenic views of Mount Asama to the northwest. The building itself is a three-story reinforced concrete structure with a slate roof, completed in July 1991.
Essential property details translated from the agent's notes include the following equipment and special features. The electricity provider is Chubu Electric Power Co. The unit is all-electric, with no gas connection. Water is supplied from an on-site well, and hot water is provided by an electric water heater. The property is equipped with a telecontrol system and is capable of receiving BS satellite broadcasts. A critical note specifies that water utility charges are included within the monthly management fees.
The condominium complex offers extensive shared facilities for a resort lifestyle, including an onsen (hot spring) or large public bath, a restaurant, pool, golf, skiing, tennis, and fitness amenities. It is also pet-friendly. Building amenities include a coin laundry room, vending machine area, and ski locker room. Parking is available with 81 free spaces. The property is managed by Tokyu Community Co., Ltd. on a fully-consigned basis.
For vacation home use, the monthly running costs are 49,550 Yen, comprising a 27,500 Yen management fee and a 22,050 Yen repair reserve fund. Additional one-time costs include a contract stamp duty of 10,000 Yen and an agency commission of 1,577,400 Yen. The location is highly convenient, with the supermarket "Tsuruya Karuizawa Store" approximately a 4-minute drive (1.7km) away, making it suitable for both holiday and long-term stays. The nearest major transport link is the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Karuizawa Station, about a 12-minute drive (4.9km) from the property.
The surrounding Karuizawa area is a renowned highland resort, famous for its cool summers, beautiful natural scenery, and upscale shopping outlets. An interesting historical fact is that Karuizawa became a popular summer retreat for foreign diplomats and the Japanese elite in the late 19th century after being introduced by Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw. The area is also close to major tourist attractions like the active volcano, Mount Asama, and the picturesque Kumoba Pond.
