Questions & answers.
The things people ask us most — answered plainly.
THE PROPERTY
What’s included in the sale?
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Everything. Snowcoast is sold fully furnished and equipped — you walk in, put the kettle on, and you’re home. No renovation, no furniture to ship, no waiting.
How many people does it sleep?
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Six, across three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. There’s room to gather well beyond that — a bar, a games room, the Kura — but six is the comfortable sleeping number.
Is it ready to move into?
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Yes — one hundred percent walk-in ready, and available now. It’s professionally maintained every month, inside, outside and the gardens, so it stays that way whether you’re here or not.
Is there parking?
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Plenty — five spaces in total: a four-car private park plus the driveway. No one fights for a spot.
What’s the internet like?
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High-speed fibre-optic installed, with two dedicated lines — one for the house and one for the home office. You just sign up to a plan. It’s an easy place to work remotely.
LOCATION & ACCESS
Where exactly is it, and how do I get there?
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On the Niigata coast, on the Sea of Japan and in the Charmant, Myoko and Hakuba powder fields. Tokyo is under three hours by Shinkansen; Toyama airport about ninety minutes, Kanazawa around two hours. See the Location & Powder page for the full picture.
How close is the skiing? And the beach?
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Both are close. The nearest beach, Tozaki, is a one minute walk; the first resort, Charmant, about thirty minutes. It’s one of the very few places in Japan where powder in the morning and the sea in the afternoon is a normal day.
OWNING IT
Can overseas buyers purchase Snowcoast?
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Yes — freehold, with no citizenship or residency requirement, and you don’t need to live in Japan to own it. We’ve set out the detail on the Can foreigners buy? page.
What does it cost to run each year?
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Around ¥1,000,000 a year, all in — that’s our own real-world, lived figure for two people here year-round, and it even includes running a full owned car. A buyer’s property-only cost is lower still.
Can I let it out when I’m not using it?
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You can. Both winter ski and summer sun demand along this coast is strong, and the house suits a seasonal let. If income matters to you, ask us directly, we’re happy to share what we’ve learned.
I’d be an overseas owner — who looks after it?
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The home is currently maintained monthly, inside and out, and there’s a local operator on the ground. Distance is the question people worry about most, and in practice it’s the one that’s already handled.
SEEING IT
Can I view it if I’m not in Japan?
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Yes. Most buyers start with a private video walkthrough, live, so you can ask questions as you go. If you’re in Japan, an in-person viewing is easy to arrange too.
What’s the asking price?
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¥66,000,000, fully furnished, fully equipped and move-in ready.
General information only — not legal, tax or financial advice. Figures are indicative and every buyer’s situation differs; please confirm the specifics with the right professionals before acting.