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    "description": "This property has now sold , but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market. --- Mountain Calm Meets Tokyo Access Tucked into the whispering forests of one of Japan’s most iconic resort towns, this rustic-modern villa in ",
    "markdown": "**This property has now sold**, but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market.\n\n---\n\n## **Mountain Calm Meets Tokyo Access**\n\nTucked into the whispering forests of one of Japan’s most iconic resort towns, this rustic-modern villa in the Marubeni Villas community is what slow living dreams are made of. Just a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station, and a little over an hour from central Tokyo, this peaceful 2LDK retreat offers a rare blend of privacy, charm, and convenience.\n\nAnd the price? Just ¥7 million (approx. $49,000 USD).\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHelOXF9C6V4LqxTuj629c5WsCzpUv07egFJXd8)### 🏡 A Home That Breathes with the Landscape\n\nOriginally built in 1973, this wooden one-story villa invites the outside in with its soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and panoramic windows that frame a sea of green. The layout flows from a warm, open living room into a compact, functional kitchen and two bedrooms, one of which features a dramatic vaulted ceiling and black chandelier that nods to classic Nordic design.\n\nStep out onto the spacious balcony and, on a clear day, Mt. Asama greets you on the horizon. It’s the kind of view you could lose track of time in.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeiMgR8r7CXmpch4KP9My87d1R6ql0SAtI2BFG)\n\n---\n\n### **💰 Full Cost Breakdown: What You’ll Actually Spend**\n\nBuying a property in Japan involves more than just the listing price. This snapshot from our calculator gives you a clearer picture of the total estimated budget, including taxes, fees, and other recurring costs so you can plan with confidence. \n\n***(Prices as of June 2025)***\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeV4fWKwszbdi0HE6StoQuUYZI9nslpgvkqy3W)### 💰 Additional Items to Consider: \n\n- **Listing Price**: ¥7,000,000\n\n- **Repair Reserve Fund**: ¥400,000 (one-time)\n\n- **Water Facility Subscription**: ¥100,000 (one-time)\n\n- **Management Fee**: ¥71,000/year\n\n- **Water Fee**: ¥48,180/year\n\n- **Estimated Property Tax**: ¥22,607/year\n\n- **Misc. Registration/Closing Costs**: \\~¥700,000 (varies by buyer)\n\n*This estimate reflects costs as of June 2025.*\n\n### ✨ Why It Stands Out\n\n- **Views of Mt. Asama**: From your own private terrace.\n\n- **Wood-burning stove & fireplace**: Cozy up after a forest walk.\n\n- **Over 500m² of land**: With surrounding trees and no neighbors in sight.\n\n- **Natural textures**: Diatomaceous earth walls, natural stone tiles, and warm wood create a serene palette.\n\n- **Located in the Marubeni Villas community**: A well-managed, peaceful enclave just minutes from town.\n\n### **🤯 Total Dream Forest Home:** **Around $65K USD!!** **🤯**\n\n---\n\n## **Property Overview**\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeDqPY8FLhHZrIlUJ8PpuSNQcxWfTbi3w4FgzY)\n\n---\n\n## **Property Layout & Photos**\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHexsHNsSCoHvgJZzC3BG7U15PmWMlKb8qhAtyc)![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe3fZam4XQnteUspIM5rvbmji0f8RyFJN9CGwx)\n\n---\n\n### 🌲 Would You Live Here or Use It as a Seasonal Escape?\n\nWhether you’re dreaming of disconnecting from city life, building a vacation base in the Japanese Alps, or creating a cozy rental in a sought-after location, this villa offers a head start with character, land, and location already in place.\n\n---\n\n### **If this is the kind of home you’re looking for, here’s where to start.**\n\n- 👉[ How to Find Your Dream Property in Japan](https://akiyahub.com/articles/how-to-find-your-dream-property-in-japan): Learn how to explore regions, compare value, and confidently discover standout homes using AkiyaHub’s most powerful search approach.\n\n- 👉[Join the AkiyaHub community](https://akiyahub.com/jointhecommunity): Learn from real buyers, ask questions freely, and move forward with confidence as you explore owning a home in Japan.",
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