Photos: MEXT 'Minna no Haikō' Project
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Former Chosan Elementary School

Chikusei City, Ibaraki ・Elementary school ・closed in 2024
Deal
For sale
Floor area
3,634 m² (39,116 sq ft)
Land area
17,158 m² (184,687 sq ft)
Year built
1981
Structure
Reinforced concrete
Free (transfer only). Individual or group applications accepted. Demolition and renovation permitted. Closed March 31, 2024. School building and gymnasium meet old seismic standards (seismic reinforcement completed).

What will it cost to start?

Rough estimates based on published area, year built and utilities and standard construction unit costs. Actual costs vary widely with condition, location and scope — get an inspection and quotes before you commit.

1Price
¥3.9M–¥44.4M
From local land prices (median ¥6,100/m²), at the level of 8 past school sales (4-42% of market)
≈ $26K–$296K
2Repairs to make it usable
¥79M–¥250M
Needed for any use
≈ $527K–$1.7M
3Renovation for your use
¥26.2M–¥112M
For the cheapest use (Gym / grounds)
Estimated total by usePriceRepairsRenovationDesign, permits & contingency
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Property details

Address1480 Miyaushiro, Chikusei City, Ibaraki
Deal For sale (Not disclosed)
Land area17,158 m² (184,687 sq ft)
Floor area3,634 m² (39,116 sq ft)
Building footprint1,966 m² (21,161 sq ft)
Structure & floorsReinforced concrete・3 floors
Year built1981(pre-1981 seismic code)
SeismicNeeds seismic retrofit
ZoningUrbanization Control Area
Water / drainage / powerUnknown/Unknown/Unknown
FacilitiesSchool building・Gym
AccessApprox. 19 min by car (approx. 13 km) from Sakuragawa-Chikusei IC on Kita-Kanto Expressway; approx. 16 min by car (approx. 10 km) from Shimodate Station on JR Mito Line
SourceClosed-school data: adapted from MEXT's "Minna no Haikou" list of closed schools seeking new uses(p.13)

Terms of the offer

Proposal-based public募集 for FY2025 has closed. Future募集 未定. Transfer conditions: as-is handover. Applications accepted for facility transfer or demolition with site reuse; selection based on comprehensive evaluation of expected benefits.

Subsidies you may be able to use

Adding up the local (city and prefecture) programs by type, you may receive up to about ¥1Min subsidies.

筑西市サテライトオフィス等誘致推進補助金Max ¥1M・50%
Chikusei City, Ibaraki・April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027
空き店舗等を活用したサテライトオフィス開設の改修費・設備費の1/2を補助
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筑西市空き店舗等活用事業補助金Max ¥600K・50%
Chikusei City, Ibaraki・April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027
空き店舗への新規出店の改装費または賃借料の1/2を補助 (上限60万円)
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業務用建築物の脱炭素改修加速化事業 (脱炭素ビルリノベ事業)Max ¥1B
Nationwide・June 4, 2026 – November 30, 2026
既存の業務用建築物 (学校・ホテル等)の断熱窓・断熱材・高効率空調・LED等の改修に1/2〜1/3, 上限10億円
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中小企業成長加速化補助金Max ¥500M・50%
Nationwide・September 29, 2026 – November 12, 2026 (3rd call)
売上高100億円を目指す中小企業の大型投資 (建物費・機械装置等)に1/2, 上限5億円
Program page ↗
保育対策総合支援事業費補助金 (賃貸物件による保育所等改修費等支援事業)Max ¥73.2M・75%
Nationwide・Set by each municipality
賃貸物件で保育所等を開設・定員拡大する改修費等を補助。1施設の基準額は定員により1,997万〜7,322万円
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新事業進出・ものづくり商業サービス補助金 (新事業進出枠)Max ¥70M・50%
Nationwide・September 30, 2026 – October 30, 2026 (Round 1)
新事業進出の建物費・機械装置費等に1/2。従業員数により上限2,500万〜7,000万円 (賃上げ特例で最大9千万円)
Program page ↗
ローカル10,000プロジェクト (地域経済循環創造事業交付金)Max ¥30M
Nationwide・From April 1, 2026 (apply via municipality, multiple reviews within fiscal year)
民間事業の初期投資 (施設整備・改修費, 備品費等)を公費で助成。上限3,000万円 (融資額により最大5,500万円)
Program page ↗
農山漁村振興交付金 (農泊推進型・施設整備)Max ¥25M・50%
Nationwide・January 23, 2026 – February 12, 2026 (additional call: June 15, 2026 – July 2, 2026)
古民家・廃校等を宿泊・滞在施設に改修する費用の1/2。上限2,500万円 (遊休施設改修で最大5,000万円)
Program page ↗
空き家等における省CO2改修支援事業Max ¥10M・33%
Nationwide
空き家等を業務用施設に改修する際の高効率機器導入等による省CO2化に1/3, 上限1,000万円
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先進的窓リノベ2026事業Max ¥1M
Nationwide・Applications accepted until December 31, 2026 (reservations until November 16; ends when budget limit reached)
内窓設置・外窓交換・ガラス交換など断熱窓への改修に定額補助。住宅は1戸上限100万円, 非住宅は1棟最大1,000万円
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小規模事業者持続化補助金 (一般型 通常枠)Max ¥500K・67%
Nationwide・November 5, 2026 – December 15, 2026 (Round 20)
小規模事業者の販路開拓 (店舗改装を含む)に2/3, 上限50万円。インボイス特例で+50万円, 賃金引上げ特例で+150万円
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空き家対策総合支援事業/空き家再生等推進事業 (活用)
Nationwide・Set by each municipality
空き家を地域活性化のため10年以上活用する改修に, 国1/3・自治体1/3を補助 (所有者負担1/3)
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.

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