Agricultural Land Plot in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
This listing is for a substantial plot of agricultural land located in Kochi City's Haruno Town, specifically in the Nishibun area. The property is a large, flat plot of land with a total registered area of 1,714 square meters (approximately 518.48 tsubo). The current land classification is "田" (rice paddy/field). The land is designated as an Adjustment Area under the city planning scheme, and the optimal use is specified as farmland or agricultural land.
Critical information from the agent's notes states that conversion to non-agricultural use is prohibited. For purchase, the buyer must be an agricultural worker (engaged in farming for 150 days or more per year in principle) and must already own or manage a total agricultural land area of 40 ares (4,000 square meters) or more after acquiring this plot. Furthermore, permission from the Agricultural Committee is required for the transaction.
The area of Haruno Town in Kochi City offers a blend of rural tranquility and accessibility. An interesting fact about Kochi Prefecture is that it is home to the Shimanto River, often called Japan's last clear stream, famous for its lack of dams and pristine natural environment. The closest major landmark to this property is the historic Kochi Castle, one of only twelve original castles remaining in Japan, located approximately in the center of Kochi City.