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Fully furnished and turnkey ready. Bypassing rising construction costs, it offers the ultimate solution for a holiday home with rental yield—capturing booming inbound demand.

Kukan Inc. (Headquarters: Furano, Hokkaido; CEO: Kentaro Yamamoto), a leader in Hokkaido hospitality development and property renovation, has officially launched sales for “Furano cabin YAM-PE”—a fully renovated, 64-year-old residence transformed into a private rental cabin in the Yamabe area of Furano City.

Priced at ¥36 million (tax included), the property is located just a 14-minute drive from Furano Ski Resort, a hub for international tourism. Handed over fully furnished and with a hotel business permit (budget hotel category) already secured, this high-yield, turnkey property allows investors domestic and abroad to immediately begin personal holiday use or vacation rental operation upon acquisition.

Furano Real Estate Investment Challenges: Rising Construction Costs and Schedule Delay Risks

Unpredictable Costs and Timeline Risks: The Investor’s Dilemma

As Hokkaido’s Furano area gains global acclaim as a premier snow resort, surging inbound demand has driven strong investor interest in holiday homes and vacation rentals. However, rising material costs and skilled labor shortages have become systemic in today’s construction industry, often driving renovation expenses far beyond initial estimates. Buying an old house from scratch—navigating conversion, renovations, and hotel licensing—presents high hurdles due to unpredictable costs and protracted project timelines.

“Turnkey Assets”: Immediate Entry into the Winter Peak Season

To address these market challenges, Kukan Inc. leveraged its property renewal expertise to develop fully completed, turnkey assets with all construction and licensing secured. Completed before further material price escalations, this asset model eliminates the risk of unexpected construction costs and allows investors to launch rental operations immediately for the upcoming winter peak season.

High Practicality and Hands-Off Management Package Delivered by “YAM-PE”

“YAM-PE” is designed for lifestyle-driven real estate investment: serving as the owner’s private sanctuary while generating high rental yield as a guest accommodation when vacant.

・Accommodates up to 13 Guests with Multi-Bathroom Design

Featuring 113.03 sqm of total floor area, 4 bedrooms, and 7 beds, the cabin accommodates groups of up to 13 people. To prevent morning rush-hour congestion, it includes 2 separate toilets and 2 shower rooms.

・Tailored Amenities for Snow Resort Living

Designed for winter convenience, the property includes a dedicated ski drying room with racks to safely store gear and a 2-car carport to reduce snow removal hassles.

・Dedicated Linen Room for Efficient Operations

A private linen room on the second floor streamlines cleaning workflows, lowering daily maintenance and operational costs.

One-Stop “Hands-Off” Operational Management

Upon acquisition, Kukan Inc. can fully manage OTA listings and marketing, room cleaning, and guest support. Remote and international owners can effortlessly maintain a hassle-free, stable rental operation.

◇”JANKEN”: A Comprehensive Portal Site for Vacation Rental Investors Operated by Kukan Inc.
URL：https://janken-hokkaido.com/en/

A Message from Kukan: Experts on the Ground in Snow-Bound Furano

“All complex licensing and construction are done. Simply pick up the keys.”

We have seen many investors buy property with big dreams of operating a vacation rental in Furano, only to be overwhelmed by complex building and hotel regulations, cold-climate construction needs, and repeated extra costs.

That is why Kukan prepared this property by eliminating all these on-the-ground hurdles in advance. From plumbing and insulation upgrades to hotel permits, interior design, and bed-making, everything is complete—offering the fastest route to launching a accommodation business in Furano.

Beyond aesthetics, practical design—like direct drying room access for morning powder snow runs and dual bathrooms for multi-group comfort—delivers true value in snow country, driving high guest satisfaction and occupancy.

Block out your own ski trips, then open the rest of the peak season to global travelers. We invite you to become a Furano cabin owner with total peace of mind.

Property & Sales Overview (Furano cabin YAM-PE)

●Property Name: Furano cabin YAM-PE
●Price: ¥36,000,000 (tax included) *Includes all furniture, appliances, and interior furnishings
●Location: 2-3 Yamabe Nishimachi, Furano, Hokkaido (Lot numbers: 2296-16, 17)
●Access: Approx. 14-min drive (12.1 km) to Furano Ski Resort (Furano Zone); Approx. 17-min drive (12.6 km) to JR Furano Station
●Land Area: 238.01 sqm (approx. 72 tsubo)
●Building Area: 113.03 sqm (1F: 61.69 sqm / 2F: 51.34 sqm)
●Layout: 3LDK (Accommodates up to 13 guests, 7 beds) + 2F dedicated linen room
●Built Date: November 1961 (Full renovation completed in July 2026)
●Facilities & Licenses: Hotel business permit (budget hotel category) acquired, 2 shower rooms, 2 toilets, 4 air conditioners, 2-car carport, ski drying room (with racks)
●Handover: From September 2026 (As-is condition)

About Kukan Inc.

Kukan Inc. is a spatial creative company centered in Furano, Hokkaido, specializing in idle property revitalization, hospitality and villa development, and accommodation management services. Guided by our mission to “create spaces and circulate value,” we deliver end-to-end support—from planning and design to licensing and daily operations.

◇Kukan Corporate Website
URL：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/en/

● Company Name: Kukan Inc.
● Established: November 29, 2022
● Capital: ¥1,000,000
● Representative: Kentaro Yamamoto
● Locations (Furano Office): 4-7 Sakaemachi, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0023, Japan
● Locations (Sapporo Office): 1-1 Toyohira 4-jo 3-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0904, Japan
● License Number: Real Estate Transaction Dealer Hokkaido Governor Kamikawa (1) No. 1316

Business Activities

● Minpaku Investment Business – Planning and operation of JANKEN, support for minpaku investment projects in the Hokkaido area.
● Creative Business – Business development, branding, planning support for marketing solutions.
● Real Estate Services – Buying, selling, leasing, brokerage, purchase and revitalization, development, property management, detached housing/land subdivision, house/condominium construction and sales, interior construction, renovation work.
● Web Services – Website planning, production, and operation, IT support services, online secretarial services, internet information provision.
● Recruitment Support Services – Comprehensive solutions to build high-performance teams through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), employer branding, Wantedly management, career site/video production, and recruitment DX integration.

Related Links

● Kukan：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/en/
● JANKEN：https://janken-hokkaido.com/en/
● Real Estate Buying Specialist “Goen”：https://goen-hokkaido.jp/
● Web Support Services：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/websolutions/
● Kukan Real Estate：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/realestate/
● Recruitive：https://recruitive.hokkaido.jp/

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Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Company Name： Kukan Inc. Public Relations Manager
E-mail address： pr@kukanhokkaido.co.jp