The Heritage of Akaigawa: A Beautiful Caldera Village

Established in 1906, Akaigawa Village takes its name from the Ainu word "Hure-pet" (Red River). The village boasts a truly unique geography, nestled entirely within a massive ancient volcanic caldera basin. Due to its unique inland topography, Akaigawa experiences some of the heaviest and most pristine snowfall in all of Hokkaido—the very foundation of the legendary powder snow at neighboring Kiroro Resort. Recognized for its breathtaking rural landscapes, Akaigawa is proudly registered as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan."

Priced to Sell: The Ultimate Dual-Resort Base for Your Ski Chalet

Listed at an incredible value of 7,600,000 JPY, this massive 2,089.27 sqm (632 tsubo) plot of land offers an incredibly rare opportunity to build a strategic dual-resort base. This offering consists of two contiguous parcels (1,260 sqm of wilderness and 829.27 sqm of residential land) sold together as one large estate.

• 18-minute drive (17.2 km) to the legendary powder snow of Kiroro Resort.
• 40-minute drive (35.1 km) to the world-famous Niseko Hanazono Resort.
• 5-minute drive (4.4 km) to Akaigawa Caldera Onsen, offering the authentic Japanese hot spring experience that international guests highly desire.

Why the attractive price?

The property is being sold strictly in "as-is" condition, featuring a vacant, 50+ year-old former cafe. While the buyer will bear the costs of demolition and land clearing, the seller has factored this directly into the price, discounting the estate to an aggressive 7,600,000 JPY. By purchasing the land at this highly reduced entry price, you minimize your land acquisition costs, leaving you with significantly more capital to design and build a brand-new, custom luxury ski chalet or boutique winter retreat from scratch.

1. Complete Freedom to Build (No Zoning Limits)

Located outside the City Planning Area, this land is free from restrictive zoning designations and strict Building Coverage Ratio (BCR) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR) limits. This unhindered status allows you to fully utilize the massive 632-tsubo lot to design exactly what you want—whether that's a sprawling private mega-chalet or a commercial cluster of boutique ski villas. The expansive plot size also effortlessly accommodates professional snow clearing and multi-vehicle driveways that luxury guests demand.

2. Infrastructure Edge: Active Utilities On-Site

Unlike buying raw, undeveloped wilderness, this plot was previously used for a commercial cafe, giving you an immense head start:

• Water: Public tap water is already connected and active on-site.
• Wastewater: Waste management is handled via septic tank (jokaso). These pre-existing utility hookups save you thousands of dollars in connection fees and slash months off your municipal permitting timeline.

If you are looking to build a high-yield winter asset near Japan's premier ski resorts, this unrestricted land offers unmatched potential. Contact Kukan Inc. today.

Property Specifications

• Price: 7,600,000 JPY

• Location: 1-2 & 1-10 Magarigawa, Akaigawa-mura, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido

• Access:
  • 18-min drive (17.2km) to Kiroro Resort
  • 40-min drive (35.1km) to Niseko Hanazono Resort
  • 5-min drive (4.4km) to Akaigawa Caldera Onsen
• Land Area: 2,089.27 sqm (632.00 tsubo) Sale of 2 parcels (1-2 Wilderness: 1,260 sqm / 1-10 Residential: 829.27 sqm)
• Infrastructure: Public Water (Connected) / Wastewater: Septic Tank (To be installed)
• Property Status: Sold "As-is" (Land with an old, vacant former cafe. Demolition/clearing at buyer's expense)
• Road Access: South-facing public road
• Zoning: Outside City Planning Area (No BCR/FAR restrictions)
• Regulations: Subject to Akaigawa Village Landscape Plan (Notification required for large builds)