Did you know: Atami City has a special tax on holiday homes
The popular beachside resort area of Atami in Shizuoka levies a special tax on owners of holiday homes and resort apartments within the city. Called a "besso" tax (besso = holiday house), it is very similar to a municipal tax. This tax is only charged on properties in Atami City, and is not found anywhere else in Shizuoka Prefecture.Read more
Japanese Villa in Atami
Price: 230,000,000 Yen No longer on the market
This beautiful traditional Japanese house and garden in Atami City was built in the early Showa period and was previously owned by Viscount Torio. The spacious property includes the main house, tea house, guest house, and a large Japanese garden with flowing stream. Water from the natural hot springs can be drawn in the bathroom of the main house.
Atami City is only 39 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. The house is a 15 min drive from Atami Station, or a 9 minute walk from Kinomiya Station.Read more