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title: "Furano-Tomamu-Minamifurano: 2-Unit Yield Project"
date: 2026-06-05T22:41:00+09:00
author: Kukan Real Estate
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## **Strategic Price Drop: ¥6,800,000 | A Realistic, High-Yield 2-Unit Conversion Project in the Furano-Tomamu Corridor**

Let’s skip the standard sales pitch and look at the facts. Due to a global portfolio reallocation, the seller has urgently reduced the price of this riverside property in Higashiyama to just **¥6.8M**.

Located on the strategic main route connecting **Furano**, **Minamifurano** (home to the new Marriott and mont-bell hub), and **Hoshino Resorts Tomamu**, the geographic potential is undeniable. However, this is not a move-in-ready home. It is a calculated "value-add" investment project.

As architectural and property management professionals at **Kukan**, here is our honest assessment of the property's flaws and our exact blueprint for turning it into a highly profitable, dual-income asset.

## **The Honest Reality: What Needs Fixing**

Before investing, you must understand two structural realities of this property:

- **The Plumbing (Off-Grid Sewage):** The property currently uses an outdated pit latrine. To legally and comfortably operate this as a modern rental or hotel, installing a combined septic tank system (Jokaso) and completely overhauling the plumbing is absolutely mandatory.
- **The "Two-Door" Office Layout:** Because the building was formerly used as an office, it features two separate front entrance doors. While awkward for a single-family home, this quirk is exactly what makes this property a goldmine for investors.

## **The Solution: A Fully Separated 2-Unit Duplex**

The smartest play is to use the two existing doors to split the building into a **fully separated 2-unit duplex**.

Instead of renting out one massive house, dividing the space allows you to diversify your risk and maximize rental yield in the booming Furano-Tomamu hub.

- **Unit A (Short/Mid-Term):** Lease to seasonal resort workers, digital nomads, or tourists on monthly/weekly contracts during the peak winter and summer seasons.
- **Unit B (Long-Term):** Secure steady, year-round income by renting to local residents or long-term hospitality staff.
- **Riverside Appeal:** Both units will benefit from the unobstructed, tranquil river views at the front of the property—a major selling point for high-end tenants.

## **Realistic Budget & Renovation Costs**

At ¥6.8M, the low entry price leaves ample room for the necessary upgrades. To execute this 2-unit conversion up to Hokkaido winter standards, investors should budget realistically:

- **Property Acquisition:** ¥6.8M
- **Renovation Budget: Approx. ¥12M – ¥15M**
    1. **Carpentry, Layout & Insulation:** Demolition, building separation walls, upgrading winter insulation, and installing modern flooring/finishes.
    2. **Plumbing & Septic:** Installing the Jokaso (septic tank), running new anti-freeze pipes, and installing 2 sets of kitchens, toilets, and showers.
    3. **Electrical & Fire Safety:** Upgrading the breaker, installing AC units, and fitting commercial fire safety equipment for legal rental compliance.
    4. **Exterior & Carport:** Roof/wall painting to withstand snow, and installing a new carport to increase tenant appeal.
- **Furniture & Setup Budget: Approx. ¥2M – ¥3M** (Furnishing both units and licensing fees).

**Total Estimated Project Cost: ~¥21M – ¥24M.** Building a 2-unit property from scratch in this area would easily exceed ¥40M today. By utilizing the excellent existing structural "bones," you cut costs in half.

## **Seamless Execution by Kukan**

Navigating septic tank permits, fire safety regulations, and rural construction contractors in a foreign language is incredibly difficult. That is why [**Kukan**](https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/about-en/) offers an end-to-end turnkey service. We manage the architectural design, oversee the local construction crews, secure your legal operating licenses, and handle the ongoing tenant management.

Ready to look at the numbers and floor plans? Contact us today to discuss this realistic, high-yield investment strategy.

### **Property Specifications**

- **Price:** ¥6,800,000 JPY
- **Location:** Higashiyama, Furano-shi, Hokkaido
- **Target Hub:** Furano, Minamifurano, Tomamu
- **Land Area:** 528.96 sqm (Approx. 160 tsubo)
- **Current State:** Requires major renovation (Septic tank installation needed)
- **Strategy:** 2-Unit Duplex Conversion (Mid-term & Long-term hybrid leasing)