Rare Commercial Development Site in the Heart of Kutchan

We are pleased to present a rare commercial development opportunity in the center of Kutchan, one of the fastest-growing resort gateway towns in Hokkaido.

The property is located approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Kutchan Station, just 40 meters off the main street in front of the station, offering an ideal balance of convenience and a quieter setting. It is also only about a 10-minute drive to Hanazono Ski Resort, making it well positioned to benefit from both tourism and resort demand.

There is currently a warehouse on the property; however, the site can also be delivered vacant.

Restaurants, retail shops, supermarkets, and a wide range of everyday amenities are all within walking distance, making this an exceptionally convenient location for both commercial and mixed-use development. Its close proximity to the station area is immediately apparent on the map, highlighting the outstanding location.

With the extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen to Sapporo, Shinkansen service to Kutchan Station is expected to begin around the end of fiscal year 2038. This major infrastructure project is expected to further improve access from Tokyo and other major cities, supporting continued growth in tourism, business activity, and visitor demand throughout the Niseko–Kutchan region.

The site is well suited for a wide range of commercial uses, including restaurants, retail stores, commercial buildings, office space, hotels, serviced apartments, and other hospitality projects, allowing investors to maximize the value of this prime location.

For anyone seeking commercial land near Kutchan Station, this represents a rare opportunity with outstanding long-term potential.

Property Details

• Existing warehouse built around 1956 (Showa 31)
• Building area: 165.28 sqm (49.99 tsubo)
• Single-story concrete block structure with galvanized steel roof (constructed without building confirmation/permit)
• East-side road frontage: 10.91 m–12.73 m (variable width)
• Building Coverage Ratio (BCR): 80%
• Floor Area Ratio (FAR): 300%
• Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial Zone (Non-area-divided Urban Planning Area)
• Quasi Fire Prevention District
• Station Area Priority District (Landscape Plan)
• Subject to the Kutchan Landscape Ordinance and Architectural Design Guidelines
• The municipal road along the east side of the property is designated as an urban planning road and is planned to be widened to 18 meters in the future (construction schedule not yet determined). Development within the affected widening area will be subject to building restrictions. Please contact the listing agent for further details.

Location

• Lucky Supermarket – Approx. 4 minutes on foot
• JR Kutchan Station – Approx. 5 minutes on foot
• Hanazono Ski Resort – Approx. 10 minutes by car
• Grand Hirafu Ski Resort – Approx. 13 minutes by car
• Numerous restaurants within walking distance