Former Mandarin Orchard Land in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima

This expansive plot of land in Aoyama-cho, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, was once part of a thriving mandarin orange farming region. During the Showa 40s (1965-1974), the area was known for its vibrant citrus production. However, a subsequent sharp decline in mandarin prices and the aging of the local farming population led many to abandon cultivation. The land, inherited by the current owner, has since fallen into disrepair and is now being offered for sale in the hope that someone will find a use for it.

The property comprises seven separate lots totaling 7,391 square meters (approximately 2,235 tsubo). It was previously terraced fields with stone walls, facing southeast, but has been untouched for 20 to 30 years and is now heavily overgrown, reverting to wilderness and woodland. The site was part of an agricultural and rural infrastructure improvement project. It is designated as Category 1 agricultural land within an agricultural promotion area, meaning the Agricultural Land Act applies. Prospective buyers must possess the necessary qualifications and demonstrate genuine farming capability, as a review process and documentation will be required.

There is a utility pole nearby. The asking price is 432,000 yen. The sale is on an as-is basis and by public record. The property is located approximately 4.0 km from Yumori Kunoji Onsen and roughly 11.9 km from Terayama Ikoi no Hiroba park.