Fujigane Mountain Chalet
Where the forest meets the volcano.
Fujigane forest retreat near Lake Kawaguchiko — 2hr from Shinjuku via Fujikyu Line. Built 2004 in good condition. BBQ deck and fireplace are major Airbnb differentiators in this market. Fuji Five Lakes area recorded 49.8% average occupancy and $241 ADR in 2025 (AirROI data, 471 active listings).
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)
(182 days avg)
(low–high investment)
Built 2004. Structural frame and roof in good condition. Deck, fireplace, and double-glazed windows intact. Interior finishes (kitchen, bathroom) may require partial refresh before STR operation. No major structural work expected.
Renovation estimate: ¥500,000 – ¥2.0M
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 471 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
Requires verification before purchase
- ≈ 3.1km · 6minLake Kawaguchiko
- ▲ 20.5km · 40minMt. Fuji 5th Station
- ⊙ 4.8km · 10minKawaguchiko Station (Fujikyu Line)
- ◻ 2.2km · 5minConvenience Store
- ✚ 5km · 11minFujikawaguchiko Town Hospital
- 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 2004 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).