Flat Agricultural Land in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture
This listing presents a flat, vacant plot of land in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, with a total area of 305 square meters (approximately 92.26 tsubo). The property is conveniently located within an 11-minute walk from JR Yosan Line's Iyo-Yokota Station and a 3-minute walk from the Murakami Hospital bus stop. The land is designated as "farmland (rice paddy)" and is situated within a City Planning Area of Adjustment (市街化調整区域). This critical designation means that, as per the agent's remarks, construction of buildings is not permitted. The current status of the land is vacant, and it is classified as agricultural land (田).
Prospective buyers must be aware of specific legal requirements. To utilize this land, it is necessary to obtain permission under the Agricultural Land Law from the Governor of Ehime Prefecture through the Iyo City Agricultural Committee. Furthermore, the agent notes an important physical characteristic: between the property and the front road, there is a section containing an open water channel (水路). The land is corner-shaped, with road frontage of 3.2 meters to the east and 2.6 meters to the south.
The area offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle while maintaining access to urban conveniences. Iyo City is part of the scenic Ehime Prefecture, known for its citrus fruits and beautiful coastline. An interesting local fact is that Ehime is Japan's leading producer of mikan (mandarin oranges), and the region's mild climate is ideal for agriculture. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the historic Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's few original castles that has survived since the Edo period, located approximately a 30-minute drive away in the prefectural capital.
