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    "title": "Kusatsu: Sleek 2LDK with Rooftop Balcony (Sold)",
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    "markdown": "**This property has now sold**, but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market.\n\n---\n\n## **Kusatsu: Sleek 2LDK with Rooftop Balcony**\n\n## A Modern Home Near Kyoto & Osaka with Resort-Style Living\n\n### Brand-new 2LDK layout with high-end finishes\n\n### Rooftop balcony with neighborhood views\n\n### Parking for 2 cars in a quiet residential area\n\n### Built in 2023, never lived in and move-in ready\n\n### ¥42.8M / \\~$293,000 USD as of September 2025\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe1Utun036ytCgNl0OXIJvsbUpoF8DxdZzuiVa)In **Kusatsu City**, Shiga Prefecture, where history, nature, and convenience meet, this stylish **2LDK** home from 2023 offers 112 sqm (1,205 sqft) of pristine living space on a 155 sqm (1,675 sqft) lot. It boasts modern features like a solar-friendly **all-electric design** and hides a **rooftop balcony** for relaxing mornings or starlit BBQs.\n\nWith **parking** for two cars, full **modern amenities**, and easy access to **Kyoto and Osaka**, this is a rare balance of comfort and connectivity.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe3drZgZ4XQnteUspIM5rvbmji0f8RyFJN9CGw)### 🛠️ Modern Features, Never Before Occupied\n\nWith thoughtful design across three levels, here’s what you’ll find:\n\n- 🏠 **2023 new-built**, never lived in 2LDK wooden home\n- 🛏️ **Two bright Western-style bedrooms** with walk-in closets\n- 🍳 **Modern all-electric kitchen** with IH cooktop & dishwasher\n- 🛋️ **Big o****pen-plan LDK** filled with natural light\n- 🛁 **Luxurious bathroom** with black tile floor & vanity\n- 🌿 **Rooftop balcony** for entertaining, star-gazing, or lounging\n- 🚗 **On-site parking** for 2 vehicles\n- ❄️ Equipped with **multiple air-conditioning units**\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe5YW1pvgEYhbPSutBdTRoqpC0KIljyzax9w6s)### 🚉 Location Perks: Kyoto & Osaka Within Easy Reach\n\nWhile the home enjoys a quiet residential setting, **JR Kusatsu Station** is just a short drive or cycle away. From there it’s about a **20 minute train ride to Kyoto** Station and a **50 minute ride to Osaka** Station. With **parking for two cars**, daily amenities, shopping, and schools are within reach, while nearby parks, Lake Biwa, and Kusatsu’s cultural heritage sites make for a rich living environment.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeSvcLH1yOICx5ZnYHg1mwKbPTtG6eFBrpqVvh)### 🌿 Why Kusatsu? History, Nature & Connectivity\n\n**Kusatsu** sits in southern Shiga, a hub where ancient travel routes like the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō converged. Today, it remains a thriving city with historic post town sites and cultural heritage spots as well as scenic **Lake Biwa views**, **farmlands**, and **hiking** access. Close to Ritsumeikan University’s Biwako-Kusatsu campus and a vibrant **station area** with shopping and dining, Kusatsu offers a real balance of **suburban calm** and **urban convenience**.\n\nThis blend of natural scenery, historical depth, and **direct train access to Kyoto and Osaka** makes Kusatsu a highly sought-after place to live.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeOCOLE8iSZEis1AJtmW5z0keYd6oqjORvGp2B)### 📈 Quick Property Snapshot\n\n- 🏡 **2LDK** wooden home, 3 levels\n- 📅 **Built in 2023** (never occupied)\n- 📐 **112 sqm (1,205 sqft) building** / 155 sqm (1,675 sqft) land\n- 🚗 **Parking** for 2 cars\n- 🌿 **Rooftop balcony** with open views\n- 🚉 **\\~32 min walk / short drive to JR Kusatsu** Station\n- 💴 **¥42.8M / \\~$293,000 USD** as of Sept 2025\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHexisRh2CoHvgJZzC3BG7U15PmWMlKb8qhAtyc)### 🧭 Your Next Step\n\nBuying in Japan doesn’t have to be a solo journey. The best way forward is to **connect with others who are already doing it**.\n\n**Join the AkiyaHub community** to:\n\n- Learn from real **buyers and renovators**\n- Share your own **ideas and experiences**\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHedsIEpB2t1YPezvVq78ugT96cAn3Zbxh5CHG0)### 🔑 Ready for a rooftop retreat near Kyoto?\n\nIf you’re seeking a sleek, move-in-ready new home with modern amenities, outdoor living space, and unbeatable access to both Kyoto and Osaka, this Kusatsu property is **a rare find**.\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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