Commercial Property with Operating Restaurant on Route 18 Bypass in Karuizawa's Shiozawa Area
This is a commercial property with an attached restaurant building, currently operating as a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant, located in the popular Shiozawa area of Karuizawa. The property is situated on the National Route 18 Bypass, approximately 160 meters from the Shiozawa intersection, offering excellent visibility and high traffic volume from both tourists and local residents.
The building is a two-story wooden structure with an alloy-coated steel sheet roof, built in April 2009. The total floor area is 191.52 square meters (approx. 57.93 tsubo), and the land area is 983.74 square meters (approx. 297.58 tsubo). The layout includes a restaurant space, employee room, and a loft. The property features fiber optic internet, air conditioning, two toilets, and flat parking spaces. There is also additional separate parking land of 341 square meters (approx. 103.15 tsubo) across the road. The property has a flat terrain and faces a well-maintained sidewalk.
The restaurant interior features an impressive atrium (double-height ceiling), spacious table seating with storage under the benches, and a private room that can accommodate three tables. Thick beams and pillars create a warm atmosphere. The entrance has a ramp for wheelchair accessibility, and there is a deep, wide wooden deck suitable for terrace seating. The property is currently in operation and viewings require an advance reservation.
Utilities include electricity from Chubu Electric, individual propane gas, public water supply, gas water heating, and public sewerage. The property is zoned as Category 1 Residential District (building coverage ratio 60%, floor area ratio 200%). The land category is a mix of residential land, forest, and fields. The annual fixed asset tax (reference for 2025) is 357,526 yen. The property fronts three roads: a 22-meter-wide public road to the northeast (38.1m frontage), a 4-meter public road to the east (17.6m frontage), and a 3-meter public road to the south (49m frontage). Note that the south and east roads are Article 2 roads, and a setback area of 49.00 square meters is indicated. The northeast road is a specific road requiring a 5-meter setback. The property is located in a non-line-drawn urbanization control area. The seller notes that the water pipe on the northeast side runs partially through the property's northeast section (the parking area). The building is sold as-is, with no liability for building contract non-conformity or attached equipment. Nearby amenities include Tsuruya Karuizawa store (approx. 1.2km), Naka-Karuizawa Station (approx. 2.5km), and Karuizawa Station (approx. 5.1km).