Izu Kogen Retreat — Hot Spring Rights at ¥4M
2LDK in 名鉄赤沢別荘地 resort subdivision. Transferable hot spring access rights. 404㎡ plot. Izu's fastest-growing STR market — $272 ADR.
For ¥4M (US$27K), this 2LDK home sits inside 名鉄赤沢別荘地 — one of Izu Kogen's legacy resort subdivisions — and comes with transferable hot spring access rights, a feature that commands ¥3,000–¥8,000/night premium on the Izu Airbnb market. The 404㎡ plot has a 60% BCR, leaving room for outdoor terrace additions. AirROI 2025–2026 records $272 ADR and $30,196 median annual revenue across 260 Ito listings — the market has grown 19% YoY. Total investment ¥9.5–16.8M with full renovation (pre-1981 build). Gross yield 47.5%, payback 2.1–3.7 years. Monthly fixed costs: ¥8,200 (hot spring, HOA, private water) — budget into operating expenses. The Meitetsu subdivision provides maintained roads and communal facilities. Car essential: Izu Kogen Station is 10 minutes by car.
Minpaku (short-term rental) status not confirmed. Verify with the municipal office and your agent before completing purchase. STR operation may be restricted to 180 days/yr or prohibited.
(conservative–optimistic)
(118 days avg)
(low–high investment)
Built July 1977, pre-1981 seismic standard. Located within 名鉄赤沢別荘地 (Meitetsu Akasawa Resort Subdivision). Hot spring access rights transferable with sale. Monthly fixed costs: hot spring ¥3,000 + HOA ¥4,000 + private water ¥1,200 = ¥8,200/month total. Private water supply (subdivision-managed, not municipal). Full structural survey required before renovation.
Renovation estimate: ¥5.0M – ¥12.0M
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 260 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
Requires verification before purchase
- ♨ 0.1km · 1minHot Spring Bath (Akasawa subdivision facility)
- ⊙ 4.1km · 10minIzu Kogen Station (Izu Kyuko)
- · 5km · 12minJogasaki Coast (UNESCO-class lava coastline)
- · 3km · 8minIzu Shaboten Zoo & Park
- ♨ 10km · 20minIto Onsen Hot Spring Town
- Minpaku (STR) permit — Requires pre-purchase verification with municipal office
- Structural inspection — Not yet conducted. Recommend independent inspection (¥50k–¥100k) before purchase.
- Land rights: Confirm ownership vs. leasehold (借地権). Leasehold affects resale value and mortgage eligibility.
- Utilities: Verify water supply (public / well), sewage (公共下水 vs. 浄化槽), gas (city gas / propane — propane is 2–3× higher cost).
- Earthquake resistance: Built 1977 — pre-1981 seismic standard. Structural inspection critical.
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).