Spacious Vacant Land in Okaya, Nagano
This is a listing for a large, vacant plot of land located in the Nagachi Shibamiya 1 area of Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture. The property is a substantial 680 square meters (approximately 205.69 tsubo) of flat, cleared land, ready for development. It is designated as a Category 1 Residential zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%, offering significant potential for a custom home build. The land fronts a 4-meter wide road to the west, with a 2-meter wide access point, and there is no private road burden. The agent's special notes clarify that this information will be automatically reflected in other inquiries for 30 minutes before being discarded, and this feature is only available for some properties.
The property is situated within walking distance of JR Chuo Line's Shimosuwa Station, approximately a 29-minute walk, providing a direct rail link to major centers. The land is sold as vacant and is not suitable for construction of buildings; it is intended for use as a parking lot or storage area for materials. Important legal notes include that notification under the Agricultural Land Law is required, and there are restrictions under Building Standards Act Article 22. The price is set at 5,000,000 JPY.
The area around Okaya City is part of the beautiful Suwa region in Nagano, known for its stunning lakes and mountainous scenery. An interesting local fact is that Lake Suwa, located nearby, is famous for a natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," where the ice cracks with a loud noise in winter, creating ridges that were historically believed to be the path of a god. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Suwa Taisha, one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrine complexes in Japan, comprising several shrines around Lake Suwa.
