Kabayama Apartments For Sale – 4 Units/8 Beds

Investment Apartment Building 1.8 km from Hirafu

This 2-storey apartment building in Aza Kabayama, Kutchan, offers a practical investment opportunity in a strong resort location, just 1.8 km from the entrance to Hirafu. With four self-contained units (3 bedroom x 2, 1 bedroom x 2), vacant possession, and immediate potential as staff accommodation, the property is well positioned for buyers seeking both near-term return and long-term redevelopment upside.

The building is currently unfurnished and ready for immediate use with some minor refurbishment and cleaning. However, the existing structure provides an immediate entry into a market where construction costs have increased significantly over the last several years. Its value below replacement cost adds to the appeal, particularly for buyers who need accommodation capacity close to Hirafu without waiting through a full new-build process.

Property Features

• 2-storey apartment building in Aza Kabayama, Kutchan
• Four self-contained units, with two units on each floor
• 8 bedrooms, 4 unit-style bathrooms and 4 toilets
• Vacant possession and unfurnished
• Suitable for seasonal staff accommodation or rental use
• Potential to renovate into a large private home or short-term rental property, subject to building and fire safety regulations
• Views towards both Mount Yotei and the ski hill
• Located on the main bus route between Niseko ski areas
• Short walk to the bus stop on the main road
• Easy walking distance to nearby restaurants and cafés
• Approximately 1.8 km to the entrance of Hirafu

Zoning and Redevelopment Potential

A key advantage of this property is its location within the Kabayama Roadside District (樺山沿道地区) and the Tourism II (観光Ⅱ地区) Specific-use Restriction Area, both of which strengthen its long-term redevelopment potential. As part of the Hirafu Highland Landscape District, the site benefits from a planning framework that supports resort-focused development, including short-term rental accommodation, hotels and ryokans, subject to the relevant approvals. The district allows a maximum building height of 13 m, with setback, design, colour and landscape controls helping to maintain the quality of the surrounding area. This combination of location, permitted use and planning flexibility adds further value for buyers considering future redevelopment, while any project would remain subject to the Building Standards Law, Fire Service Act, access, parking, landscape and infrastructure requirements.

Kabayama Location

Kabayama is one of the most practical locations for resort operators, staff housing and future redevelopment. It offers quick access to Hirafu without being directly in the village core, while still benefiting from restaurants, cafés, resort shuttle bus access and views of the surrounding resort landscape.

For an investor, the appeal is clear: immediate accommodation potential, a location close to Hirafu, and zoning characteristics that support a stronger long-term redevelopment case than many surrounding sites.

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