Entry Nikko, Tochigi

UNESCO Nikko 4LDK — Public Sewer · All-Electric · 4-Car Park, ¥9.99M

2007-built 4LDK near Nikko Toshogu (UNESCO). Public water + public sewer + all-electric — cleanest utilities in portfolio. $171 ADR, $20K revenue, 157 active listings.

¥10.0M ≈ $66,823 @¥149.5/USD · 2026-05

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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.

Land259.68㎡

Building99.36㎡ · 2F

Layout4LDK · Public Water & Sewer

Year Built2007

Nearest Station4km · 10min drive

Tokyo Access140min via Tokyo Station

Estimated ROI — based on area market averages

23.6–26.7%

Gross yield
(conservative–optimistic)

$20,485

Est. annual revenue
(140 days avg)

3.8–4.2

Years to full payback
(low–high investment)

Annual revenue ÷ total investment = 24% recovered per year

24%

Total investment: ¥11.5M – ¥13.0M · purchase + renovation + setup fees

Based on area averages from https://www.airroi.com/airbnb-data/japan/tochigi-prefecture/nikko (157 active listings). Not financial advice. Actual revenue depends on occupancy, management costs, and STR permit status.

Grade B

Cosmetic Only

Built September 2007, post-new-seismic standard. Wooden 2-story construction. Public water supply. Public sewerage system (本下水) — no septic maintenance costs. All-electric (IH cooking, no gas). North-facing 5.1m public road, no private road burden. 4 tandem parking spaces on 259.68㎡ lot. Zoning: 1st Class Residential (第1種住居地域), BCR 60%/FAR 200%. Scenic regulation (景観法) applies to exterior aesthetics only — no operational impact on STR use. Property is 4km drive from Tobu Nikko Station. 19-year-old building in likely good structural condition. Request inspection report and confirm minpaku registration path with Nikko City before purchase.

Renovation estimate: ¥1.5M – ¥3.0M

Structural inspection not yet conducted. An independent inspection is strongly recommended before purchase.

Floor Plan 10 rooms · 99.36㎡ · 2F

Bedroom 2 10㎡

Bedroom 3 8㎡

Bedroom 4 7㎡

Toilet 2 2㎡

Hall / Landing 5㎡

LDK 18㎡

Bedroom 1 9㎡

Bathroom 3㎡

Toilet 1 2㎡

Entrance 4㎡

STR Market — Nikko, Tochigi

$171

ADR · avg daily rate

38.6%

Occupancy · 140 days avg

$20,485

Est. annual revenue

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Source: https://www.airroi.com/airbnb-data/japan/tochigi-prefecture/nikko · 157 active listings analysed

⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification

Requires verification before purchase

Nearby — Distances & Drive Times

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Nikko Toshogu Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage)

4km · 10min
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Kegon Falls (97m waterfall)

11km · 20min
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Lake Chuzenji

12km · 22min
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Nikko Botanical Garden

5km · 12min
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Kinugawa Onsen (hot spring town)

18km · 28min

Investor Due Diligence Checklist

⚠ Minpaku (STR) permit — Requires pre-purchase verification with municipal office
⚠ Structural inspection — Not yet conducted. Recommend independent inspection (¥50k–¥100k) before purchase.
i Land rights: Confirm ownership vs. leasehold (借地権). Leasehold affects resale value and mortgage eligibility.
i 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 2007 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
i Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).

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