Agricultural Land for Sale in Kobe's Satoyama Region
This listing offers a substantial plot of agricultural land for sale in the serene Satoyama countryside of Kobe. The property is located at 1624, Danonishi, Hagi, Awaguchicho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. The land is classified as a rice paddy (田) and boasts a generous area of 3,364 square meters. A key feature is that the field has already undergone land improvement (圃場整備済), indicating it is prepared and ready for agricultural use. The transaction type is outright sale (売却).
Prospective buyers should note the specific consultation process managed by the Kobe Satoyama Life initiative. The matching process for these rural properties is supported by Rural Settlement Promotion Coordinators and emphasizes face-to-face relationships within the community. Interested parties are required to first attend a "Satoyama Lifestyle Consultation Meeting" to discuss their plans with a coordinator. Viewings or provision of detailed information like blueprints or exact addresses are not conducted for individuals who have not attended this initial consultation. Furthermore, use of the vacant house and farmland bank is limited to those who understand the local lifestyle, culture, and natural environment, intend to reside there themselves, and can cooperate with local residents; it is not available for use as a second home.
The area, Awaguchicho in Kita-ku, is part of Kobe's beautiful northern rural region, offering a tranquil escape into nature while remaining within the administrative bounds of the vibrant port city. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot spring resorts, is actually located within Kobe city limits, showcasing the remarkable diversity of urban and natural landscapes the municipality encompasses. The closest major tourist attraction from this property would be the scenic Mount Rokko, a popular destination for hiking, panoramic night views of Osaka Bay, and its seasonal gardens.
