ACQUIRED OUT OF 34,325 SHARES
Price per Share: ¥1,000
(minimum investment: 400 shares)
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Phase I Fundraising Schedule
Application Period: September 3, 2025 – October 23, 2025
Payment Window: September 3, 2025 – October 30, 2025
Stock Issuance: October 30, 2025
About location
Sado – an Island of Heritage and Nature
Sado Island, off the coast of Niigata Prefecture, is a place where nature, culture and history come together. Known for its dramatic coastlines, rich biodiversity and deep cultural roots, Sado offers visitors a glimpse into a Japan where traditions still shape daily life.
Once a place of exile for nobles and monks, the island absorbed the elegance of Kyoto while developing its own distinct character. Today, Sado is also known for its efforts in ecological farming, which have helped reintroduce the crested ibis to its skies.
Accessible from Tokyo by Shinkansen and ferry, Sado invites you to step into a slower rhythm, where you can reconnect with nature and explore living traditions.
About the property
The Hojo Heritage on Sado Island
The Hojo Heritage is a 350-year-old compound in the heart of Sado Island, made up of five traditional buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties or Registered Tangible Cultural Properties. Built across the Edo and Meiji periods, these structures blend samurai, merchant, and rural architecture, offering a rare chance to experience living history.
For seven generations, the Hojo family practiced traditional medicine here, caring for neighbors and preserving records that remain as cultural assets. Today, the Hojo Heritage quietly invites visitors to appreciate the island’s history and natural rhythms.
Preserving this officially protected property comes at a high cost. Restoration the Main House alone is estimated at 600 million yen—far beyond what an individual can manage, even with national support. To keep the property serving the community, the owner turned to PlanetDAO’s co-ownership model, inviting people to help preserve and bring new life to the Hojo Heritage together.
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Activities
Learn About Native Herbs
Discover the native herbs of Sado that once supported the Hojo family’s medical practice, now used to create herbal drinks and soaps connected to the land.
Cultural Programs
Join seasonal activities rooted in local traditions, such as observing Noh performances or learning about thatched roof restoration.
Island Exploration
Explore nearby historical sites, coastal landscapes and Kyoto-influenced townscapes that reflect the layered heritage of Sado.
The Community
Hojo Heritage is supported by a community deeply connected to the land. The Hojo family, guardians of the estate for over 350 years, work alongside preservation architect Mayumi Kaneko, wild plant researcher Harumi Kikuchi, local revitalization expert Masaru Hyogo and the PlanetDAO team.
Together, they are caring for this cultural treasure and welcoming co-owners from around the world to share in its future.
About investment
The majority of the funds will be allocated to comprehensive renovations to prepare the three kura buildings for use as an accommodation, experiential, and cultural exchange facility. These renovations will preserve the historic character of the kura while creating a welcoming and immersive experience for guests.
Location
33 Tateno, Izumi, Sado city, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Assets
- Rice Kura: A two-story earthen-walled storehouse (first floor: 100.95m² / second floor: 83.12m²)
- Miso Kura: A tile-roofed warehouse (first floor: 21.06m² / second floor: 21.06m²)
- Furniture Kura: A two-story earthen storehouse (first floor: 19.27m² / second floor: 19.27m²)
Built in
Estimated 350+ years ago
Partnership
For guest operations and local coordination, we are proud to partner with Arth.Japan, a company dedicated to revitalizing regional tourism with a strong focus on Sado Island. Known for its expertise in inbound hospitality, Arth.Japan serves over 70 percent international guests.
With deep local roots and multilingual service capabilities, Arth.Japan plays a key role in ensuring that Hojo Heritage offers not only an exceptional stay but also a meaningful cultural experience.
Investor Rights & Benefits
As a PlanetDAO003 investor, you will:
Meet our community of investors co-owning PlanetDAO properties to preserve Japan’s cultural treasures. By owning shares, they support sustainability and cultural preservation, going beyond traditional property investment.
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3.8% – 5.9%
EXPECTED ROI BASED ON AN AVERAGE RENTAL RATE OF ¥70,000/DAY WITH 90 DAYS OF OCCUPANCY PER YEAR.
*The daily rate varies from ¥56,000 to ¥84,000 depending on the season.
¥34,325,000
Invest from ¥400,000
*¥1,000/share, minimum investment: 400 shares
Own a piece of living history and help preserve cultural heritage on Sado Island.
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