Perched above the forests of Karuizawa on a secluded 1,456 m² estate, this fully renovated two-storey timber villa was completed in September 2024 and is furnished throughout. The living room comes equipped with Minotti’s Italian luxury furnishings. Every surface, fixture, and piece of furniture has been custom-designed to create a cohesive living environment. Ready for immediate occupancy, the villa includes Minotti furniture, tableware, appliances, and bed linen from day one.

Key Features

• Price: ¥195,800,000
• Location: 892-184 Ohira, Hotsuchi, Karuizawa, Kitasaku, Nagano
• Access: Karuizawa Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) ~20 min by car · Tokyo ~70 min
• Land Area: 1,456.65 m² (440.63 tsubo)
• Total Floor Area: 110.96 m² (registered) + approx. 38 m² of outdoor deck and balcony
• Layout: LDK + 3 bedrooms
• Structure: 2-storey timber construction, zinc-plated steel roof
• Built: 1980 — fully renovated September 2024

Living Space

The entire design of this villa is built around one thing: the view. Every window proportion, ceiling height, and sightline was engineered to keep the surrounding mountain and forest panorama present at all times. The vaulted living and dining room — with ceilings rising from 2.15 to 3.3 metres — is anchored by a bioethanol fireplace and comes curated with Italian and Spanish selections. The bar lounge features a custom stone-top bar counter, chrome detailing, and mirror-clad walls. The master bedroom on the lower floor is oriented so the view greets you directly from the bed, with a custom-integrated headboard and soft indirect lighting. The bathroom features a deep soaking tub positioned to frame the outdoors. The kitchen, sanitary spaces, wardrobe, and closets are all custom-ordered and designed specifically for this residence.

Outdoor Space

Over 38 m² of outdoor living with a north-facing sky deck opening into the forest canopy and a south-facing entrance terrace at ground level. Private road access on two sides provides ample space for parking. The estate is set above the Karuizawa town centre via a winding mountain road, ensuring genuine seclusion.

Additional Highlights

• Fully inclusive — Minotti furniture, lighting, tableware, glassware, appliances, and bed linen all included
• Sauna-ready room on the lower floor (unequipped — installation at buyer’s discretion)
• Happu Onsen at the estate entrance (approx. 3km) — one of Karuizawa’s only natural hot springs, classified among Japan’s three premier beauty springs (shared community facility)
• Bioethanol fireplace in the living room
• Air conditioning in all rooms — separate units for living, audio room, and bedroom
• High-efficiency Eco Jōzu heating system
• Scene-based mood lighting throughout — custom designed per room
• In-unit laundry · two toilets across both floors · walk-in closet · ample storage

Infrastructure & Utilities

• Chubu Electric Power
• Public water supply
• Individual septic tank
• High-efficiency Eco Jōzu hot water and heating system
• Private road access on 2 sides

Zoning & Regulations

• Zoning: Non-designated area
• Building coverage ratio: 30%
• Floor area ratio: 50%
• Height limit: 10m
• Landscape law and villa estate management regulations apply
• Annual villa management fee: ¥376,451
• Security fee: ¥1,000/month

Lifestyle Appeal

Karuizawa is Japan’s most celebrated highland resort — a destination that has drawn the country’s most discerning families for well over a century, and in recent years has also become increasingly popular among international residents and second-home owners. Summers bring hiking through ancient cedar forests, cycling along tree-lined avenues, championship tennis, and golf courses framed by Mount Asama. In winter, ski resorts and snowshoeing destinations are within easy reach. The boutiques, restaurants, and galleries of the old Ginza shopping street, alongside a year-round cultural calendar, make Karuizawa as vibrant as it is peaceful. Happu Forest Chalet sits above the town centre in genuine seclusion, with Karuizawa Station and its Hokuriku Shinkansen service placing Tokyo just 70 minutes away.

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