LOWER Hirafu 54: A Prime Development Plot in Niseko's Popular Pension Village
This land parcel, designated as No. 90807, presents a rare development opportunity within the highly sought-after Pension Village area of Hirafu, Niseko. The plot is situated at 155 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, offering a flat and easily buildable terrain on a 180 sqm (approximately 54.45 tsubo) site.
The property benefits from excellent access, located approximately 11 minutes by car (about 7.5km) from JR Hakodate Main Line's Kutchan Station and roughly 7 minutes by car (about 5.0km) from Hirafu Station. It fronts a 7.4-meter wide paved municipal road on its northeast side with a frontage of 11.2 meters. The land is classified as wilderness (原野) and falls within the Quasi-City Planning Area (Pension Village District). The zoning is a Specific Use Restriction Zone (Tourism II District), permitting a building coverage ratio of 50% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
The transaction is handled as an intermediary sale, with the handover date and final price open for consultation. This plot is positioned right in the heart of the very popular pension street, making it an ideal location for tourism-related development such as a guesthouse, pension, or rental accommodation, capitalizing on Niseko's international appeal.
The surrounding Niseko area is world-renowned for its exceptional powder snow, attracting skiers and snowboarders from across the globe. An interesting fact is that the region receives some of the heaviest and most consistent snowfall in the world, often exceeding 15 meters annually. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Yotei, an almost perfectly symmetrical volcano often referred to as "Ezo Fuji" for its resemblance to Mount Fuji, which dominates the skyline and offers breathtaking views.
