Yuzawa looking towards Mt. Tanigawa The view from the apartment Japanese tatami room with Shoji (traditional paper screens) Sunroom Kotatsu, traditional Japanese heating table Building lobby Onsen, a natural hot spring is within our building. Use of bathing suits are not allowed. Sauna Outdoor pool Coin operated laundry machines Ski resorts in Yuzawa town includes some of the largest ski resorts in Japan. Yuzawa is 75 min from Tokyo by a bullet train (Joetsu Shinkansen) Bullet train Tanigawa JR Tokyo wide pass gives you a consecutive 3-day unlimited train rides within the greater Tokyo Yuzawa Snow link. The condo is located by the gondola on the far left Gala Yuzawa bullet train station is also a ski resorts' base lodge Yuzawa receives 700-800cm (20-25 feet) of snow each year. Naspa Ski Garden (skiers only resort) Gala Yuzawa Kandatsu Snow Resort Iwappara Ski Resort Sake Museum (Ponshukan) one coin Sake tasting Hegisoba, the regional specialty soba noodles using seaweed as a buckwheat flour binding agent Koshihikari rice from this region is known to be the best in the country Mizuya, one of many neighborhood cafes Sasadango (sweet herb rice cake) and Amazake (sweet sake) at Mizuya Fudo Waterfalls, great for a morning walk. 850 m, 10 min from home. Cherry blossom over Hyotanike pond. Cherry blossom season in Yuzawa starts around mid-April Cherry blossom along Uono River in mid April The gondola takes you to an alpine flower field at the summit of Yuzawa Kogen in Summer Firefly observation nature preserve Masudomari swimming hole Yuzawa fishing park Yuzawa fishing park. you can grill and eat the catch at the park Fuji Rock Festival hosts world famous artists every year attracting over 100,000 attendees Fuji Rock is the biggest music festival in Japan since '90s. The last weekend of July at Naeba ski r ... Dragondola in Naeba ski resort. The longest gondola in Japan Daigenta Canyon Kiyotsu Gorge Kiyotsu Gorge / Tunnel of Light, designed by MAD Architects Kiyotsu Gorge / Tunnel of Light, designed by MAD Architects Kaikake hotspring, a famous private owned hotspring known to cure eye disease. Outdoor hotspring in snow Ashiyu, feet soaking natural hot spring pools are almost every corner of the town Yuzawa has 5 public onsens (natural hot spring) that are all different in quality and color.

 

Premium #41085

Japow slopeside mountain resort condo with an in-house natural hot spring and outdoor pool

Condominium • Yuzawa Japan

    2 Guests   
    1 Bedroom   
    2 Beds   
    1 Bathroom   
    1 Car space  
  Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

  Non-Reciprocal  

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Listed  February 2025
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General Overview

A studio apartment with a 24/7 natural hot springs access in a slopeside mountain resort condominium building. Situated on the top floor, the unit overlooks one of the biggest gondolas in the world.

The Space

The unit has a Japanese style tatami room with a single bed and a semi-double bed. A small separate sun room, kitchenette, shower and toilet are also in the unit. Onsen, a natural hot spring is within our building. There are male bath and female bath. Use of bathing suits are not allowed. Persons with tattoos are also not allowed to use the facility (a traditional anti-gang custom that is still alive in Japanese culture). You will likely be the only user after midnight to early morning, but it is a shared facility with other condo owners and their guests.

Guest Access

On 15th floor with an elevator access.

Notes

Due to the very unique nature of Japanese culture, language barrier and social expectations of the community, I will only accept an exchange from members who have had a successful previous exchange with my other properties (NYC #7822 and Berkshires MA #7820). The exchange must be at least 2 weeks. The starting date will need to be coordinated with my departure date, normally on a Wednesday. A tour of the property to learn community rules and being personally introduced to the building's front desk staff is mandatory.

Features


Washer
Washer
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Microwave
Microwave
Fridge
Fridge
Heating
Heating
Bathtub
Bathtub
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Sauna
Sauna
Pool
Pool
Hot tub
Hot tub
Bikes
Bikes

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Adventure
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Village
    Mountains
    Water
    Remote
    Skiing
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Good public transport
    Cross-country skiing

House Rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

The town of Yuzawa is a traditional hot spring town located in the foothills of 11 small and large ski resorts. The town is known as "Snow Country", a title of the most recognized fiction novel by a Japanese Nobel prize novelist. Yuzawa has 5 public onsens (natural hot spring) that are all different in quality and color. An onsen self tour ticket provides an admission to each hot spring for 1500yen ($10 USD). Many more privately owned onsens around town and beyond also accept day visitors. Ski resorts in Yuzawa includes some of the largest ski resorts in Japan. To name a few, Naeba (World Cup host resort), Kagura (back country skiing), Yuzawa snow links (3 resorts, Yuzawa Kogen, Gala Yuzawa and Ishiuchi interlinked with a single lift ticket). There is also the biggest ski resorts in Japan, Joetsu Kokusai, in the next town over. Most of the resorts are accessible by public transportation.

Getting to my home

A 12 minutes walk or a 2 min seasonal free ski shuttle bus ride from Echigo-Yuzawa bullet train station. A direct, 75 min bullet train ride from Tokyo station will take you to this one of the snowiest regions in Japan and in the world. You will personally experience arguably the most famous opening passage in Japanese literature while approaching this town on a bullet train- "The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country. The earth lay white under the night sky." Yasuyuki Kawabata, "Yukiguni" (snow country)

Nearest airport

There are 2 international airports in Tokyo. Haneda and Narita airports.

Getting Around

The building is centrally located, and the town is easily walkable. There are rental electric bikes available for a small fee. Also daily parking available for a small fee. Consider making day trips using Japan Railways (JR)'s Tokyo Wide Pass. For 15,000 yen (approximately $100 USD), you have a 3 day pass access to major train systems in Greater Tokyo area, including Joetsu Shinkansen line. Take a day trip to a port city Yokohama, an old capital city Kamakura, Mt. Fuji/Kawaguchiko lake, Toshogu temple in Nikko, other near by alpine towns such as Karuizawa and Nasu Shiobara, Atami and Izu ocean hot spring towns, etc. https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/tokyowidepass.html

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