Subsidies and Support in Kyoto

Subsidies for renovating, demolishing, buying or moving into akiya and closed schools.

AllRenovationDemolitionPurchase / clearingRelocationSeismicBusinessOther
Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Closed School Re-utilization Project (Free Loan of Closed School Buildings)Other
Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto・FY2025
City policy to offer buildings free of charge (gratuitous loan) and lease only land for fee when leasing closed schools
Conditions: Business operators selected through private proposal system public offering. As-is lease; renovation, maintenance, and utilities borne by operator
Program page ↗

Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.