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$79,052

¥12.6M · ¥42,424/m²

Ideal Land for Your Dream Home

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥1.7M on Aug 10, 2026

  • Shimotsuke, Tochigi栃木県下野市上古山
  • 297 m² of land (89.8 tsubo)
  • JR Suzumenomiya Station: 2.8 km by car

Ownership check

Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.

3 things to check before you go further.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Needs permission to build (宅地造成工事規制区域)Residential land development control zone. Grading and earthworks need a permit.
  • Setback requiredPart of the plot must be given to the road if you rebuild. Ask how much.
  • Registered as farmland (田/畑)Buying it needs Agricultural Committee approval, which non-farmers rarely get.

Read from the listing. Ask us and we confirm each point before you spend money on a trip. Cash buyers can buy from abroad; Japanese mortgages usually need residency.

What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$3,023¥481,800
Acquisition tax$791 – $2,372¥126,000 – ¥378,000
Registration + scrivener$960 – $2,585¥153,000 – ¥412,000
Total to buy$83,825 – $87,031¥13,360,800 – ¥13,871,800

Every year

Property tax (est.)$332 – $806¥52,920 – ¥128,520

Estimates from the asking price. Taxes are set on the assessed value, which is usually lower.

Life around the house

7-Eleven540 m
Supermarket1.0 km
Hospital1.1 km
Yasuzuka Station2.5 km

At this address

  • Earthquake5% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoAsama is 120 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationShimotsuke: -18% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
    Ask the town hall
Flood, landslide and tsunami maps for this spot

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Full listing details

This 297 sqm plot of flat land is perfect for those who are particular about their future home. Located in a peaceful area, it offers no building conditions, allowing you to design your ideal living space. The land is easily accessible and surrounded by low traffic, making it a serene choice.

Over 50 tsuboFlat landNo building conditionsLow traffic area
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