Land with Panoramic Views of the Seto Inland Sea in Yanai City
This offering presents four distinct plots of land nestled within a terraced rice field settlement at the foot of Kotoseki Mountain in Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Each plot is situated on a gentle slope, offering expansive and unobstructed views of the Seto Inland Sea. On clear days, the vista stretches as far as the Sadamisaki Peninsula in Shikoku, making this an ideal residential location. The plots are all within walking distance of each other, allowing for convenient comparison during a single site visit.
The property details, translated from the agent's notes, are comprehensive. The land classification is a mix of residential, mountain forest, and field. The total land area is 2,458.83 square meters (approximately 743.79 tsubo). The eastern side fronts a paved public road approximately 4-8 meters wide. The location is within an unlined area of the city planning zone, designated as a Category I Exclusive Residential District, with a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. Available utilities include electricity and public water supply, with a joint purification tank required. Parking is available. Important legal notes indicate the land is within a sediment disaster warning zone and is subject to the Agricultural Land Law and Yanai City Landscape Ordinance. The elevation is 9 meters. A critical note states that any existing buildings will be demolished prior to handover.
The area of Yanai City is a port town, serving as a gateway to Suo-Oshima Island, often called the "Hawaii of the Seto Inland Sea." It is also famous for the Yamazakura cherry trees on Kotoseki Mountain, a designated cultural property of the city, which attract many hikers in spring. An interesting local fact is that Yanai is renowned for its traditional Yanai Nishiki goldfish and its well-preserved historic merchant district, the Yanai Shirakabe No Machinami. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kintai Bridge in nearby Iwakuni, a historic wooden arch bridge and a designated National Treasure, approximately a 30-minute drive away.
