Nasu Kogen Plateau Bungalow
Single-storey 3LDK on 618㎡ plateau. ¥5.8M. Year-round resort, 75 min from Tokyo.
Single-storey 3-bedroom bungalow on Nasu Kogen plateau — 618㎡ of flat land at ¥5.8M (US$38K). Built 1997 to post-seismic standards, needs only cosmetic renovation before STR launch. Nasu Kogen is a year-round resort: summer hiking and animal parks, autumn maple viewing, winter skiing. AirROI 2025–2026 records $328 ADR and $30,660 median annual revenue for 167 Nasu-area Airbnb listings. At ¥7.8M total investment, gross yield 58.8% — one of the highest ratios in this dataset — payback 1.7–2.6 years. Single-storey layout maximises appeal to families and senior guests.
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)
(119 days avg)
(low–high investment)
Built 1997, post-new-seismic-standard. Solid structure. Cosmetic renovation recommended for STR — kitchen, bathroom, flooring refresh. Single-storey layout is family-friendly and accessibility-positive.
Renovation estimate: ¥1.0M – ¥5.0M
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 167 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
Requires verification before purchase
- · 5km · 10minNasu Animal Kingdom
- · 8km · 15minNasu Highland Park
- ⛷ 12km · 20minNasu Highlands Ski Area
- ♨ 10km · 18minNasu Yumoto Hot Springs
- ◻ 3km · 6minConvenience Store
- 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 1997 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).