Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2025·Japan

市民農園開設状況調査の結果について(令和7年3月末時点)

農林水産省

農林水産省 統計調査

Urban Farm DB summary

MAFF nationwide survey of citizen farm counts, plots, area and operator-type trends, providing baseline statistics on publicly and institutionally supported urban gardening across Japan as of March 2025.

Key points

  • 1The report provides a nationwide overview of citizen farms in Japan as of March 2025.
  • 2It quantifies key aspects such as the total number of citizen farms, available plots, and overall cultivated area.
  • 3The survey analyzes trends based on various operating entities, including local governments, agricultural cooperatives, and NPOs.
  • 4This study serves as a foundational statistical resource for understanding publicly and institutionally supported urban gardening.
  • 5Its findings are vital for informing policy development, economic analysis, and community planning related to urban agriculture.

Extracted facts

12 facts

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  • 4,273 farms Increase

    farm count(citizen farm)

    PolicyControl: 前年度(令和5年度4,257農園)
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    source
    市民農園開設状況調査
  • 1,284 ha Increase

    farm area(citizen farm)

    PolicyControl: 前年度(1,283ha)
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    source
    市民農園開設状況調査
  • 188,713 plots Increase

    plot count(citizen farm)

    PolicyControl: 前年度(187,804区画)
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    source
    市民農園開設状況調査
  • 2,263 farms

    farm count(citizen farm)

    Policy
    region
    JP-Kanto
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    note
    関東ブロックが全体の5割以上
  • 81.8 %

    plot utilization rate(citizen farm)

    Social
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    definition
    設置区画数に占める契約区画数
    scope
    全体
  • 88.9 %

    plot utilization rate(citizen farm)

    Social
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    definition
    設置区画数に占める契約区画数
    scope
    市街化区域
  • 0.78 ratio

    application ratio(citizen farm)

    Social
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    definition
    募集区画数に占める応募区画数
    scope
    全体
  • 1.04 ratio

    application ratio(citizen farm)

    Social
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    definition
    募集区画数に占める応募区画数
    scope
    市街化区域
  • 78 farms Increase

    farm count(kleingarten)

    PolicyControl: 前年度比+5農園
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    definition
    簡易宿泊施設併設区画がある市民農園
  • 40 m2

    avg plot area(citizen farm day type)

    Economics
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    type
    日帰り型
  • 14,308 jpy_per_year

    avg annual fee(citizen farm day type)

    Economics
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    type
    日帰り型
  • 388,146 jpy_per_year

    avg annual fee(citizen farm stay type)

    Economics
    region
    JP
    as of
    令和7年3月末
    type
    滞在型
    avg plot area m2
    242.2

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Abstract and stored text

AI-generated summary

This report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) presents the results of a nationwide survey on the status of citizen farms in Japan, as of the end of March 2025. The survey comprehensively covers the number of citizen farms, the total number of plots available, and the overall cultivated area across the country. It also analyzes trends based on the type of operating entity, including local governments, agricultural cooperatives, individual farmers, and non-profit organizations. This study serves as a fundamental statistical resource for understanding the current landscape of publicly and institutionally supported urban gardening initiatives. The findings are crucial for policy development, economic analysis, and community planning related to urban agriculture.

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Why it matters for urban farming

This MAFF survey provides essential data for anyone involved in or considering urban farming. By understanding the current number of citizen farms, available plots, and who operates them, you can identify opportunities for new farms, assess the support structures in place, and advocate for better resources. It helps urban farmers and community groups to grasp the national landscape, benchmark their local efforts, and engage more effectively with local governments and other stakeholders to expand access to urban gardening spaces.