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Higashi Elementary School

Izumo City, Shimane ・Elementary school ・closed in 2021
Deal
Seeking new users
Floor area
3,754 m² (40,408 sq ft)
Land area
33,078 m² (356,048 sq ft)
Year built
1971
Structure
Reinforced concrete
Closed March 2021. Part of old school building (stairwell building, 114 m²) lacks earthquake resistance and requires seismic reinforcement. Only stairwell building has 3 floors. Partial continued use by local organizations (gymnasium, playground). Used for local organization events. Designated evacuation shelter.

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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
¥32M–¥365M
From local land prices (median ¥26,000/m²), at the level of 8 past school sales (4-42% of market)
≈ $213K–$2.4M
2Repairs to make it usable
¥30.5M–¥85.7M
Needed for any use
≈ $203K–$571K
3Renovation for your use
¥17.9M–¥69.6M
For the cheapest use (Gym / grounds)
Estimated total by usePriceRepairsRenovationDesign, permits & contingency
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Property details

Address1004-6 Rokuenji-cho, Shimane
Deal Seeking new users (Negotiable)
Partial useAllowed
Land area33,078 m² (356,048 sq ft)
Floor area3,754 m² (40,408 sq ft)
Building footprint2,503 m² (26,942 sq ft)
Structure & floorsReinforced concrete・3 floors
Year built1971(pre-1981 seismic code)
SeismicUnknown
ZoningNo designation
Water / drainage / powerUnknown/Unknown/Unknown
FacilitiesSchool building・Gym・Sports ground
Access40 minutes by car (approximately 20 km) from JR Izumo-shi Station. 2 minutes by car (approximately 1 km) from Ichibata Electric Railway Ichibata-guchi Station. Approximately 20 minutes by car (approximately 13 km) from San'in Expressway Shinji IC.
SourceClosed-school data: adapted from MEXT's "Minna no Haikou" list of closed schools seeking new uses(p.7)

Terms of the offer

募集内容: Seeking proposals. 貸与・譲渡の条件: Must contribute to regional revitalization. Details negotiable.

Subsidies you may be able to use

Adding up the local (city and prefecture) programs by type, you may receive up to about ¥1.8Min subsidies.

出雲市地域商業等支援事業費補助金 (小売店等開業支援事業・一般枠)Max ¥1M・50%
Izumo City, Shimane
商業地域で開店に要する家賃, 改修費, 広告宣伝費を補助 (改修費は100万円まで)
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いずも移住リフォーム助成金Max ¥800K・30%
Izumo City, Shimane
移住・定住者向けリフォーム助成。基本10%上限10万円, 世帯要件で20-30%上限50-80万円
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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
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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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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.

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