Furano Kitanomine Vintage House｜Ideal for Villa / Staff Housing / Monthly Rental / Investment – Walking Distance to Ski Resort & Convenience Store

Kitanomine: Japan’s Fastest Growing Resort Area

With tourism rebounding post-COVID, Furano’s Kitanomine district—home to the internationally known Furano Ski Resort—has become a hotspot for investment.
According to Japan’s 2025 official land value report, Kitanomine saw a 31.3% year-over-year price increase, the highest in the country, outpacing even Hakuba and Miyakojima.

What Drives This Growth?

The answer: Furano Ski Resort, located on the western edge of Kitanomine. Since its opening in 1962, it’s hosted world-class ski competitions and attracts global skiers thanks to its premium powder snow.
This demand has triggered a surge in real estate value, making the area highly desirable for vacation homes and rental properties.

Property Overview: Corner Lot with Versatile Usage

Located just 5 minutes by car (27 minutes on foot) from Furano Ski Resort’s Kitanomine Zone, this corner-lot property offers high convenience and flexible use:

・Private vacation villa
・Staff accommodation
・Vacation rental or monthly rental when not in personal use

Key Advantage: Quiet Corner Location

Being on a corner lot means fewer neighbors—ideal for both private villas and vacation rentals, minimizing noise complaints and maximizing tranquility.

Excellent Convenience

・Seicomart convenience store: 1 min walk
・Downtown Furano: 10 min drive
・Restaurants & supermarkets easily accessible

Nearby Facilities (Drive time)

・Yuiga Dokuson (local restaurant): 7 min
・Kumagera (restaurant): 8 min
・Hokuren Forest Supermarket: 3 min
・DCM Home Center: 3 min
・Furano Station: 8 min

Legal Considerations for Vacation Rental Use

In this area, unmanned vacation rentals (without a resident manager) are not permitted. Even with an on-site manager, vacation rental use is limited to 180 days/year.
Hotel licenses cannot be obtained for this location.

Recommended Operation Strategy

Combine owner-occupied use with short-term rental operations during vacant periods.
Example:

・Up to 180 days/year as a vacation rental (Airbnb)
・Remaining time as a monthly rental (not subject to 180-day rule)

Full Support from JANKEN & Partners

Even if this is your first real estate investment, you’ll be fully supported with planning and operation:

・Vacation rental setup (Airbnb, etc.)
・Licensing & tax assistance
・Interior renovation & management
・Legal and accounting support
・OTA listing, guest acquisition, etc.

Property Summary

・Address: 31-32, Kitanomine-cho, Furano-shi, Hokkaido
・Land Area: 342.51㎡ (approx. 103.5 tsubo)
・Total Floor Area: 63.28㎡

For ROI simulations, floor plans, and renovation images, please contact JANKEN.