Architect-designed single-storey villa on 1,428 m² near Karuizawa, Gunma
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photos
12 more photos, freeSee all 15 photosProperty details
Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 2LDK |
| Building area | 107.12 m² |
| Land area | 1428 m² (432 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 1 floor |
| Built | 2021 (Reiwa 3), 5 years old |
| Parking | Yes |
| Current status | Occupied |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | No zoning designation |
| Building coverage / floor-area ratio | 20.00% / 60.00% |
| Land category | Forest |
| Terrain | Sloped |
| Road access | Private road 5.7 m (frontage 51.6 m); Public road 10 m (frontage 31.9 m) |
| Sale type | Open agency |
| Listed | 2026-09-22 |
Pros and cons of this 2LDK house
Single-storey 2LDK villa of 107 m², completed in October 2021 to an architect's custom design, on a 1,428 m² sloping plot in the Minami-Karuizawa Kazumi resort area.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 1428 m² (about 432 tsubo)
- Modern construction (built 2021)
- Parking included
Points to check
- Station is far or bus-only — you will likely need a car
- Currently occupied: viewing and handover depend on the owner
- Large plot means more upkeep (weeding, fences, snow)
Tailor-made house search · freeNot quite the one? We find the right house for you.Answer 7 quick questions. We search 300,000+ houses for sale in Japan and keep only the ones that fit you.Start my free search →
Where it is
Shimonita Town: 5,897 people (January 2026) · -16% since 2021
Distances from the listing · population: Ministry of Internal Affairs, resident register.
Floor plan
Plan from the original listing (layout labels are in Japanese: 洋 = Western-style room, 和 = tatami room, LDK = living-dining-kitchen, 納戸 = storage room). Click to enlarge.
Can a foreigner buy it?
Looks straightforward. One small point to confirm with the agent.
FineYou own the landFreehold
Full ownership (shoyūken) of land and house — foreigners have exactly the same rights as Japanese buyers.
FineRebuild & road accessRoad access OK
Faces a public road of at least 4 m — setback already done. Rebuilding is normally allowed.
FineEarthquake standardPost-1981 code (built 2021)
Built under Japan's current “new seismic standard” (shin-taishin, from June 1981). Wooden houses also got stronger joint rules in 2000; this one is after that.
CheckPaying for itLoan only if resident
Foreigners may buy freely, but Japanese banks mostly lend to residents (permanent residents most easily). Non-residents usually pay cash or use an overseas loan.
Tap a line for details. Generated from the Japanese listing, not legal advice. How this works
Estimated buying costs
| Agent's feeLegal maximum | $115,000 | ¥18.2M |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $380 | ¥60,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $20,900–45,300 | ¥3.3M–7.1M |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $20,900–55,800 | ¥3.3M–8.8M |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $20,900–41,800 | ¥3.3M–6.6M |
| Non-resident tax agentLegal maximum | $130–380 | ¥20,000–60,000 |
Agent's fee: legal maximum (the real fee can be lower). Stamp duty: fixed by law. Everything else is an estimate from typical rates; taxes depend on the assessed value set by the town. How we estimate
Natural-hazard risk
This listing does not publish its exact position, so we cannot read the risk maps for it. Once you know the address, check it on the official hazard map portal ↗ — flood, tsunami and landslide layers are free.
Listing history & price alert
Listed 2026-09-22
Listed on 2026-09-22 · 39 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-09; price changes will show here.
Email only.
Who sells it & what happens next
In 3 steps
Listed by a licensed real-estate broker (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism licence, renewed 6 times). Every Japanese broker is registered under the Real Estate Transaction Business Act (takken-gyō). The agent's name, the link to the original Japanese listing and direct contact are available to Pro members; for now, send us your questions and we will put you in touch in English.
- You send us a question (free, in English).
- We forward it to a licensed agent for this house and translate the reply.
- You decide whether to view, make an offer or walk away. We are never a party to the sale.
Pro: the original listing & the agent
See the original Japanese listing, the agent's name, address and licence, and get houses like this one hand-picked for you every week.
Try Pro free for 7 daysSimilar houses
More in Gunma →
Never-occupied 2025 designer wooden house on 1,544 m² in Hotchi, Karuizawa
Reinforced concrete villa with private beach in Onna, Okinawa
