Prime Commercial Land for Lease in Sakata, Yamagata
This commercial land plot in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, presents a significant opportunity for business development. The property is a vacant lot, ready for construction, with a total land area of 505.64 square meters (approximately 152.95 tsubo). It is situated within the City Planning Area's Urbanization Promotion Zone and is designated as a Category I Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential District, with its optimal use listed as commercial land. The plot benefits from favorable building regulations, with a floor area ratio of 200% and a building coverage ratio of 60%.
Critical details from the agent's notes have been fully translated. The property's equipment and infrastructure are confirmed: city gas, water supply, sewerage, side ditches, and electricity are all available. The special notes on road frontage are particularly advantageous. The lot is a corner plot with frontage on two public roads. To the northeast, it fronts a 6.5-meter-wide public road for 25.9 meters. To the southwest, it fronts an 8.2-meter-wide public road for 15.1 meters, providing excellent access and visibility.
The lease terms include a monthly rent of 130,000 yen, with a security deposit and key money each equivalent to one month's rent. The contract period is one year, with the move-in date open for consultation. The transaction is handled as a general intermediary. The property is conveniently located within walking distance of local schools and is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Uetsu Main Line's Sakata Station.
Sakata is a historic port city on the Sea of Japan coast, once a vital hub for the Kitamaebune trade ships during the Edo period, which transported goods between Osaka and Hokkaido. This maritime history contributed significantly to the city's cultural and economic development. The area offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities. For visitors and residents alike, a major landmark is the iconic Sankyo Soko, a picturesque row of historic storehouses built from keyaki (zelkova) wood, which is a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan and a testament to the city's prosperous past.
