Kutchan Route 5 Development Land with Yotei Views

Niseko Realty is pleased to present this exceptional and rare development opportunity in Kutchan, ideally positioned along Route 5, the main arterial road connecting Kutchan and Niseko. This highly accessible location is just an 8-minute drive to Kutchan Station, 7 minutes to Hirafu Village Centre, and only 4 minutes to MaxValu supermarket, ensuring convenient access to everyday amenities. The property is also within 20 minutes of Niseko Village and Annupuri, making it an excellent central base for accessing all major ski resorts and resort facilities in the Niseko area.

This unique and expansive land parcel spans approximately 23,408 sqm, offering a rare combination of scale, accessibility, and natural beauty. The site features relatively flat topography, which is highly favorable for development and helps reduce construction complexity and costs. Positioned along Route 5, the land enjoys majestic, unobstructed views of Mt. Yotei, providing an outstanding natural backdrop for future residential, commercial, or mixed-use development.

Surrounded and protected by mature forest, the property offers a sense of privacy and tranquility while maintaining excellent connectivity to the surrounding resort infrastructure. This balance between accessibility and natural surroundings makes it especially attractive for developers seeking to create premium residential communities, hospitality projects, or lifestyle-oriented developments.

The site falls under two zoning classifications, offering both development flexibility and natural preservation:

• Front Portion – Roadside Accumulation District
  • Floor Area Ratio (FAR): 100%
  • Building Coverage Ratio (BCR): 40%
  • Allows for higher-density development, suitable for commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects, taking advantage of its prime roadside exposure.
• Rear Portion – Nature Conservation District
  • Floor Area Ratio (FAR): 50%
  • Building Coverage Ratio (BCR): 30%
  • Supports lower-density development, helping preserve the natural forest surroundings and enhancing the site’s privacy, environmental value, and overall exclusivity.

With its prime location, generous scale, favorable topography, stunning Mt. Yotei views, and flexible zoning, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for developers and investors looking to secure a landmark development site in one of Japan’s most sought-after resort regions.

Contact Niseko Realty today to learn more about this rare opportunity and explore the full development potential of this exceptional landholding.

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