Forest Retreat with Views of Mount Iwate in Towada-Hachimantai National Park
This property is a forested subdivision located within the scenic expanse of Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Offering a natural retreat just 30 minutes from Morioka, it sits north of Mount Iwate in an area renowned for its exceptional snow quality. Access is convenient from the expressway interchange, and the surrounding area features resort facilities such as hot springs, pensions, and restaurants, alongside supermarkets, hospitals, and elementary and junior high schools. It is also an area where you can actively enjoy all four seasons with activities like stream fishing. Imagine building a small home amidst a deciduous forest and immersing yourself in forest bathing—this property makes that lifestyle a reality. Annual utility and maintenance costs are also reasonable.
Agent Notes & Equipment: The land is classified as forest land on a slope. The southwest side fronts a paved private road (development road) approximately 6 meters wide. It is outside the urban planning area, with no designated use district. The building coverage ratio is 30%. Available equipment includes electricity and a private water supply; a joint purification tank is required. Parking is available. Annual fees (including consumption tax) are: common area maintenance fee: 40,040 yen; water supply maintenance fee: 26,400 yen. Building regulations (self-imposed restriction): structures must be two stories or fewer.
Hot Spring Information: Source name: Rindō no Yu. Spring quality: Simple hot spring (low osmotic, weakly alkaline, low-temperature). Spring temperature: 25.4°C. pH value: 8.3 (as of October 18, 2018).
The property is situated in the Hachimantai area of Iwate Prefecture, a region famous for its volcanic landscapes and outdoor recreation. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Hachimantai Aspite Line, a scenic mountain road, is one of Japan's first roads to close for winter due to heavy snowfall, often becoming a dramatic 'snow corridor' when it reopens in spring. The closest major landmark is the majestic Mount Iwate itself, a dormant stratovolcano and one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, offering hiking and stunning vistas.