Vacant Land Plot in Ōkuma, Fukushima: A Development Opportunity in a Rebuilding Town
This listing presents a substantial vacant land plot available for lease in the town of Ōkuma, Fukushima Prefecture. The property, identified with registration number 182-1, offers a land area of 665.07 square meters (approximately 201.18 tsubo), providing ample space for potential construction or other uses. The monthly lease price is set at 30,000 yen. According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment includes a public water supply system. A special note indicates that while the land is available for purchase (at around 5 million yen), there is a possibility that a buried cultural property survey may be required.
The land is designated as residential land (宅地) and is classified as an Unzoned Area (非線引区域) within the city planning scheme. It offers a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. The plot is a corner lot with road frontage to the west, measuring 10.0 meters with a contact line of 17.2 meters. The current condition of the land is cleared and ready for development, with the possibility of immediate handover. The lease contract period and renewal fees are to be negotiated.
Ōkuma is a town with a profound history, most notably as the location of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. In the years since the 2011 disaster, the town has been on a steady path of recovery and revitalization, with residents gradually returning to reopened areas. The property is situated in the Shimono-kami area. A major landmark and point of interest in the wider region is the historic Abukuma Cave, a stunning limestone cavern located approximately an hour's drive away, known for its spectacular illuminated rock formations.