Oasis House in Kamisato, Niseko: A Modern Retreat in Rural Hokkaido
This property, known as the Oasis House, is a modern wooden single-story home built in September 2018 (Heisei 30). Located at 73 Kamisato, Rankoshi-cho, Isoya-gun, Hokkaido, it offers a peaceful escape in a quiet, rural setting. The house spans a total floor area of 63.62 square meters (approximately 19.25 tsubo) and sits on a generous 3,101.15 square meter (938.1 tsubo) plot of land zoned as residential and wilderness. The structure features a wood frame with an alloy-plated steel sheet roof.
The property's equipment and facilities are detailed as follows: It is connected to a private community water system with an annual fee of 25,000 yen. Other utilities include electricity, gas, kerosene, a wood-burning stove, and a septic tank (净化槽). The land is accessed via a municipal road and is outside any urban planning area, offering significant flexibility with a building-to-land ratio of 70% and a floor area ratio of 400%.
The area around Rankoshi is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, nestled at the foot of the Niseko mountain range. An interesting fact is that the nearby Shiribetsu River is famed for its exceptional water clarity, often ranked among the clearest in Japan. The closest major tourist attraction is the world-class Niseko United ski resort, approximately a 30-minute drive away, offering legendary powder snow and year-round outdoor activities.