Vacant Land for Sale in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture
This listing presents a vacant residential land plot available for purchase in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture. The property is located at 1993, 1994-2, 1995-2, Ishibenishi 2-chome, Konan City, Shiga. It is a sizable plot with a total land area of 280.48 square meters, situated within a commercial neighborhood zone in an urbanization promotion area. The plot is designated as residential land with building coverage and floor area ratios of 80% and 200% respectively, offering significant development potential. The land is currently vacant and ownership rights will be transferred immediately upon sale.
Critical information regarding the application process is provided in the agent's special notes, which must be carefully noted: The application acceptance period is from Friday, January 16, Reiwa 8 (2026) to Monday, February 16, Reiwa 8 (2026), either by mail or in-person delivery. Applications are accepted from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. For full details, please check the Konan City homepage at the provided URL. This property is being sold via public competitive bidding. The city notes that no soil, ground, or underground buried object surveys have been conducted, and the city assumes no responsibility for any issues discovered after ownership transfer. Prospective buyers are advised to consult with the Konan City Housing Division and relevant construction and utility authorities regarding development plans.
Konan City, located in southern Shiga Prefecture, is described as a town that is "neither too rural nor too urban." It boasts a rich history, having flourished as a training ground for monks in the Nara period and as a post town on the Tokaido highway during the Edo period, leaving behind numerous historical sites and scenic spots. Surrounded by mountains, the area offers a balance of nature, industry, agriculture, and residential development. The property is conveniently located approximately a 100-meter walk from JR Kusatsu Line's Ishibe Station. A major landmark in the broader Shiga region is the iconic Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, offering extensive recreational opportunities and scenic beauty just a short distance away.
