An owner of land may use the neighboring land to the extent necessary for the following purposes; provided, however, that the owner may not enter the dwelling house of the resident without the approval of the resident:
土地の所有者は、次に掲げる目的のため必要な範囲内で、隣地を使用することができる。ただし、住家については、その居住者の承諾がなければ、立ち入ることはできない。
construction, removal or repair of barriers, buildings or other structures at or near the boundary;
境界又はその付近における障壁、建物その他の工作物の築造、収去又は修繕
investigation of boundary markers or surveying concerning boundaries; or
境界標の調査又は境界に関する測量
cutting of branches pursuant to the provisions of Article 233, paragraph (3).
第二百三十三条第三項の規定による枝の切取り
In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, the date and time, place, and method of use is to be chosen which causes the least damage to the owner of the neighboring land and to the person who is actually using the neighboring land (referred to as "user of the neighboring land" in this Article below).
前項の場合には、使用の日時、場所及び方法は、隣地の所有者及び隣地を現に使用している者（以下この条において「隣地使用者」という。）のために損害が最も少ないものを選ばなければならない。
A person who uses the neighboring land pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) must notify the owner and user of the neighboring land in advance of the purpose, date and time, place, and method of the use; provided, however, that if it is difficult to give notice in advance, it is sufficient to give notice without delay after starting the use.
In the case referred to in paragraph (1), if the owner or user of the neighboring land suffers damages, they may claim compensation.