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Hiyoshi Elementary School

Kasai City, Hyogo ・Elementary school ・closed in 2026
Deal
For sale・For rent
Floor area
3,793 m² (40,827 sq ft)
Land area
20,668 m² (222,468 sq ft)
Year built
1965
Structure
Mixed
Closing at the end of March 2026. The former kindergarten building on the former kindergarten site has been demolished in fiscal 2025 and is now vacant land. Proposals are sought primarily for residential development of the elementary school site with delivery as vacant land, and for a wide range of proposals including residential development of the former kindergarten site with delivery as vacant land.

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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.

1Price
¥4.7M–¥54.4M
From local land prices (median ¥6,200/m²), at the level of 8 past school sales (4-42% of market)
To rent: /mo ¥114K–¥759K
≈ $31K–$363K
2Repairs to make it usable
¥21.8M–¥66.1M
Needed for any use
≈ $145K–$441K
3Renovation for your use
¥16.4M–¥64.7M
For the cheapest use (Gym / grounds)
Estimated total by usePriceRepairsRenovationDesign, permits & contingency
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Property details

Address56 Izumi-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo
Deal For sale・For rent (Not disclosed)
Land area20,668 m² (222,468 sq ft)
Floor area3,793 m² (40,827 sq ft)
Structure & floorsMixed・3 floors
Year built1965(pre-1981 seismic code)
SeismicUnknown
ZoningNon-zoned city planning area, no use district designation, Specified Use Restriction Area designated (Regional Hub Formation District)
Water / drainage / powerUnknown/Unknown/Unknown
FacilitiesSchool building・Gym
AccessAbout 6 minutes by car from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway, or about 26 minutes on the Shinki Bus Yachiyo-Hojo Line from Hojo-cho Station (Astia Kasai bus stop) to 'Izumi-nishiguchi' stop, about 2 minutes walk. About 12 minutes by car to Hojo-cho Station on the Hojo Railway, about 13 minutes by car to AEON Mall Kasai Hojo, about 4 minutes by car to Petit Marche Kasai.
SourceClosed-school data: adapted from MEXT's "Minna no Haikou" list of closed schools seeking new uses(p.48)

Terms of the offer

Proposals and ideas sought for utilization projects. Scheduled to recruit operators via public proposal competition in fiscal 2027. Conditions: Must be a long-term plan that contributes to regional revitalization in harmony with the community. Limited to proposals for residential development. Limited to proposals premised on sale of land. Buildings except the gymnasium will be demolished by the city in fiscal 2027. Proposals including the former kindergarten site are preferred. The gymnasium may only be proposed for use as a designated evacuation shelter or for rental to local sports groups.

Subsidies you may be able to use

Adding up the local (city and prefecture) programs by type, you may receive up to about ¥600Kin subsidies.

令和8年度 加西市結婚新生活支援事業Max ¥600K
Kasai City, Hyogo・Marriage registration period: January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
新婚世帯の敷金・礼金・引越費用・住宅リフォーム費用。最高60万円 (29歳以下の場合)
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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
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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)
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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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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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.

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