Land for Sale in Uruma City, Okinawa: A Prime Plot with Development Potential
This 418 square meter plot of land, located in the Yakena area of Uruma City, Okinawa, presents a significant opportunity for residential development or agricultural use. The property is situated on high ground, offering excellent views, and is suitable for building a house, creating farmland, or using as a storage area for materials. The listing includes two separate land parcels, providing flexibility for the buyer's plans.
Critical agent notes, translated from the Japanese, provide essential details: The property is within a single Agricultural Promotion Zone (一筆農振区域内). Transfer of ownership will occur after the land category change is completed (地目変更後の引き渡し). Clearing and development work is required (伐開工事要). These notes are crucial for potential buyers, indicating the land is currently classified as farmland ('畑') and will require official reclassification and site preparation before construction can begin.
The land has a total area of 418 m² (approximately 126.44 tsubo) with a price of 11 million JPY, resulting in a per-tsubo price of approximately 87,000 JPY. It fronts roads on both the east and west sides, each with a width of 6.1 meters. The building-to-land ratio is 60% and the floor area ratio is 200%. The location is conveniently accessible, with the Hiratabaru bus stop approximately a 3-minute walk away.
The surrounding area of Uruma City is rich in history and natural beauty, formed from the merger of several towns. An interesting local fact is that the city's name, 'Uruma,' is derived from an old Okinawan name for the region and is also the title of a famous Okinawan folk song. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Katsuren Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ruins offering panoramic views of the East China Sea and a deep connection to Ryukyuan history and trade.
