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Matto Elementary School

Ojiya City, Niigata ・Elementary school ・closed in 2013
Deal
For rent
Floor area
2,308 m² (24,843 sq ft)
Land area
12,772 m² (137,477 sq ft)
Year built
1976
Structure
Reinforced concrete
Both school building and gymnasium require seismic retrofitting

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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.

1Rent (1 year)
¥800K–¥5.6M
One year of rent (estimated from floor area)
≈ $5K–$37K
2Repairs to make it usable
¥16.1M–¥50.3M
Needed for any use
≈ $107K–$335K
3Renovation for your use
¥10.7M–¥42.9M
For the cheapest use (Gym / grounds)
Estimated total by usePriceRepairsRenovationDesign, permits & contingency
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Property details

AddressKo 167 Mattomachi, Niigata
Deal For rent (Not disclosed)
Land area12,772 m² (137,477 sq ft)
Floor area2,308 m² (24,843 sq ft)
Structure & floorsReinforced concrete・3 floors
Year built1976(pre-1981 seismic code)
SeismicUnknown
ZoningNo Designation
Water / drainage / powerUnknown/Unknown/Unknown
FacilitiesSchool building・Gym
AccessApprox. 30 minutes from Kan-etsu Expressway Ojiya IC
SourceClosed-school data: adapted from MEXT's "Minna no Haikou" list of closed schools seeking new uses(p.2)

Terms of the offer

Recruitment: Tenant search
Conditions: Closed March 31, 2013. Facility use must contribute to regional revitalization, welfare improvement, local employment, etc.

Subsidies you may be able to use

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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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空き家対策モデル事業 (ハード事業)
Nationwide・April 20, 2026 – May 20, 2026
NPO・民間事業者等のモデル性の高い空き家対策に国が直接補助。改修工事費の1/3, 除却工事費の2/5
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建築物等のZEB化・省CO2化普及加速事業 (既存建築物のZEB化)
Nationwide
既存の業務用建築物をZEB化する改修に, 延べ面積・用途・ZEBランクに応じ1/3〜2/3を補助 (上限3〜5億円)
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OfficeEducation and General Affairs Section, Board of Education, Ojiya City
Phone0258-83-3519
Pagehttp://www.city.ojiya.niigata.jp

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