Gakuto Villas
Gakuto Villas Welcome to your home away from home with all the usual comforts at your fingertips 2
The first contemporary Western development of its kind in the prestigious Wadano No Mori district of Hakuba, Gakuto Villas is a community of 12 uniquely crafted houses set to provide a distinctly comfortable and modern level of accommodation and service in one of the most popular ski destinations in Japan. Minutes from ski lifts and a leisurely stroll from neighbourhood restaurants, bars and onsens, Gakuto Villas is a fusion of Western design and Japanese detailing, blending in perfectly with its natural and traditional surroundings. Hakuba was home to many of the downhill ski events of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and remains one of the most popular ski resorts on the main island of Honshu, Japan. Retaining its local flavor, Hakuba has in recent years been discovered by tourists and overseas ski enthusiasts alike for its abundant greenery in the summer months as well as its impressive snowfall in the winter. A 3-hour journey by car or train from Tokyo and 4.5 hours from Osaka, a visit to Hakuba is a definite tranquil escape, with vibrant city life still within easy reach. www.gakutovillas.com Gakuto Villas The small Hakuba village is nestled in a valley between high mountain ranges known as the Japanese North Alps with an annual snowfall of over 36 feet. Once part of the old trade route from the coast to inland Japan, Hakuba today has seven ski centers with more than 130 ski lifts and more than 200 runs, and the village has become a popular tourism destination catering to roughly 3.7 million visitors each year. Visitors to Hakuba can choose from downhill skiing and snowboarding to trekking, mountain biking, fishing and rafting, as well as impressive mountain scenery and a variety of small museums and temples. 3
Fantastic snow and terrain: Hakuba resorts have been providing recreational skiing for more than 70 years with the world s best snow Growing popularity: The region has been gaining popularity in recent years as foreign vacationers increasingly look to explore other parts of Japan s legendary snow-covered peaks outside of the more Western and commercialized Niseko area in Hokkaido 12 Terrace Villas, each with 2 bedrooms / 2 full baths 1173.27 square feet, two storeys Garden area & deck at the rear of each villa Parking space per villa Living room with dining area and full kitchen Ski/equipment area Fully furnished: all fixtures and furniture, curtains, lighting, and interior decorations TV, DVD-player, stove, refrigerator, microwave Shuttle bus service Nearby to restaurants, bars, onsens, and minutes from convenience stores Villas 4, 6, 10 and 11 are available for sale and priced at $360,000 respectively 4
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Property 1 2 GV payout vs snowfall 120 1 0 100 8 80 6 60 4 40 Year Payout (USD) 2014/15 8,000 2015/16 7,000 2016/17 7,000 2017/18F 10,000 The Gakuto Villas has had a good track record of generating returns for its owners since its inception even during seasons with low snow. Historically bookings are better when December starts off with strong snow. The Gakuto Villas was awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor (awarded to the top 5% global resorts annually) in 2014 and 2015 and continues to rank highly in surveys. 2 0 Management 20 0
2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18F Payout Snowfall (in) Gakuto Villas yield vs December snowfall Management terms and owner benefits: - 7 days complimentary stay for owner and guests during peak period (between Mid Dec to end Feb - 14 days complimentary stay during non-peak period - 25% discount off published rates on additional stays - Complimentary pickup and drop off between Villas and Happo Bus terminal; daily shuttle between Villas and Hakuba town Assistance in arranging transportation from Tokyo - Assistance in booking restaurants, ski lessons and local tours. - 20% management fee - Owners will receive annual statements summarising the Villas performance and proportional pay out (if any). - Assistance in arranging for annual tax filing with local tax agent.
The team behind Gakuto Villas Customer management and Marketing: Create Asia develops and manages stylish resort communities and are constantly looking to incorporate sustainable and local resource and improving on cost efficiencies without compromising on comfort and aesthetics. (www.createasia.net) Property management: Mountain Academy works with Create Asia to manage the Group s properties in Hakuba including Gakuto Villas and Koharu Resort and Suites. 7
Other properties under the group in Hakuba ( www.koharuresorthotel.c o m ) a 16 unit resort with various sized apartments includin g a penthouse. Right: Koharu Villas North and South ( www.koharuresorthotel.c o m ) expected to be ready in Spring 201 8, the villas will be the first large size luxury Niseko style villas in Hakuba. Left: Koharu Resort Hotel and Suites
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