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Ski Chalets For The Price Of A Bitcoin (…ish)

Oct 15, 2025

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Ski property in Japan may sound expensive—but what if your house-hunting budget is exactly one Bitcoin? Before you cry into your cold izakaya edamame, don’t panic. We’ve tracked down some mountain homes that come surprisingly close to crypto affordability.

Check out our video guide for what a Bitcoin (or three) can get you in Japan’s snow country.

Property 1: Slopeside Maisonette – Price drop!

This quirky, character-filled maisonette sits practically on the ski runs. With 600+ square feet spread across three levels, playful windows, and year-round charm, it beats the typical studio crowd hands down.
Price: ¥15M (~$100K) / 0.89 BTC

Property 2: Hot Spring Village House – 2.36 BTC

Three bedrooms, hotel license, and rumours of snow foxes frolicking outside? Welcome to Yuno Sato Hot Spring Village. Perfect for homestay income or personal escape.
Price: ¥38.8M (~$260K) / 2.36 BTC

Property 3: The Cubby House – 3 BTC of Pure Joy

New England-style exterior, tatami rooms inside, big smiles all around. Four bedrooms and a name you can’t help but love.
Price: ~¥50M ($340K) / 3 BTC

So… yes, we may have gone slightly over the “one Bitcoin” brief.
Guess it’s time to keep stacking sats before après-ski begins.

Watch the full video for all the details — and tell us which one you’d HODL.

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