Area and hazard data

Landslide risk

In a red (special caution) landslide zone (2 zone(s))

Source: Government hazard map

Flood risk

No designated river-flood zone at this location

Source: Government hazard map

Tsunami risk

No designated tsunami inundation zone at this location

Source: Government hazard map

Strong-earthquake chance

About 2% chance of a strong quake (shindo 6-lower or above) in 30 years

Source: National earthquake-hazard model

Farmland rules

Inside an outer farmland zone. Some land-use restrictions may apply.

Source: Government land-use records

Earthquake code

Built before the 1981 earthquake code (older seismic standard)

Source: Estimated from year built

Local land price

Local land about 5,000 yen per sqm, prices falling (-2.6% over 5 years)

Source: Government land-price survey

Matched subsidies

Satsuma Town Migration and Settlement Promotion Subsidy

Up to 2,000,000 yen
Source
Migration Support Payment Program

Up to 1,000,000 yen
Source
Regional Revitalization Migration Support Program (Household)

Up to 1,000,000 yen
Source
Vacant House Renovation Add-on

Up to 1,000,000 yen
Source
Regional Revitalization Migration Support Program (Single)

Up to 600,000 yen
Source

Amounts change every year. Always confirm with the town before you rely on a figure.

Source listing last changed: 2025-01-27

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