Condo · Kamakura, Kanagawa
¥20M to ¥40M condo
US$128K to US$255K
- Built
- 2009
- Layout
- 3LDK
- Interior
- 67.5 m²
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Condos, called mansions, in Japan's cities and resort towns
Apartments and Condos for Sale in Japan with the fees, bylaws, and checks that decide the real cost of owning one.
Browse condo units on the market now by price band and city, understand monthly fees and building age, and learn the rules that apply to an overseas owner.
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The short answer
For overseas buyers: See condo units on the market now, the monthly fees and building checks that set the real cost of owning one, and the bylaws that decide how you can use it.
Foreigners can buy a Japanese condo outright. The unit price is only half the decision; the building and its fees are the other half.
A condominium in Japan is called a mansion. You buy the unit freehold and a share of the land, join the owners association, and pay a monthly management fee and repair reserve. No visa or residency is required to buy. In AkiyaHub market data, 53 percent of active listings across Japan are condos or apartments. This means condos are the larger half of what is for sale, and in central wards nearly all of it. This data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments. It is not a complete census of every property for sale in Japan.
Existing condos ask from under ¥10 million (about US$67,000) for older units in regional and resort cities to ¥50 million and above in central Tokyo. Family units in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo commonly ask ¥20 million to ¥40 million. Monthly fees of ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 are normal, and older resort buildings can charge more. If you compare two units, add ten years of fees to each asking price before you judge which is the better value.
This page shows condo units on the market now by price band and city, then the monthly and yearly costs. It ends with the six checks that separate a sound building from a costly one, and the bylaws and rental rules that decide how an overseas owner can use the unit.
Condo or house?
- Choose a condo for a city base you visit often, want managed while you are away, and can reach without a car.
- Choose a house for space, a garden, parking, and full control of repairs, with a repair budget instead of a monthly fee.
- Compare the ten-year cost, not the asking price. Fees on a low-priced resort condo can exceed the price of the unit.
Condo units on the market now
Newer builds condos for sale right now
Units on the market now, in the price bands most of our buyers pay. Each card shows the price band, layout, size, and year built. Open the city guide for the local market, or start a Snapshot to see units that match your budget.
These homes were active in the 2026 Q3 market update (updated ). Prices are asking-price bands, not sale prices. Availability changes. Full details and agent contact are available to members.
Condo · Nagoya, Aichi
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2023
- Layout
- 2LDK
- Interior
- 64.5 m²
Condo · Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2010
- Layout
- 1LDK
- Interior
- 53 m²
Condo · Kawasaki, Kanagawa
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2000
- Layout
- 3LDK
- Interior
- 69.1 m²
Condo · Shinjuku, Tokyo
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2020
- Layout
- 1LDK
- Interior
- 53.5 m²
Condo · Suginami, Tokyo
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2016
- Layout
- 1LDK
- Interior
- 40.4 m²
Condo · Chiyoda, Tokyo
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2017
- Layout
- 1K
- Interior
- 27.9 m²
Condo · Sumida, Tokyo
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2023
- Layout
- 1LDK
- Interior
- 41.4 m²
Condo · Naha, Okinawa
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2023
- Layout
- 2LDK
- Interior
- 78.4 m²
Condo · Yomitan, Okinawa
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2008
- Layout
- 2LDK
- Interior
- 90.2 m²
Condo · Ginowan, Okinawa
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2020
- Layout
- 2LDK
- Interior
- 80 m²
Condo · Chiyoda, Tokyo
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2023
- Layout
- 1LDK
- Interior
- 30.9 m²
Condo · Yomitan, Okinawa
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2008
- Layout
- 2LDK
- Interior
- 90.2 m²
Condo · Ginowan, Okinawa
¥20M to ¥40M condo
US$128K to US$255K
- Built
- 2003
- Layout
- 3LDK
- Interior
- 78.2 m²
Condo · Chiyoda, Tokyo
¥20M to ¥40M condo
US$128K to US$255K
- Built
- 2003
- Layout
- 1K
- Interior
- 26 m²
Condo · Ginowan, Okinawa
¥40M+ condo
US$255K+
- Built
- 2020
- Layout
- 3LDK
- Interior
- 70.1 m²
These are a few of the homes. Members see every current listing with the address, full photo set, running costs, and a fit score, and our team in Japan confirms availability before you commit.
USD amounts are estimates using the cached September 5, 2026 reference rate of ¥156.74 per US$1.
Where condos dominate
Cities where condos are most of the market
Cities in AkiyaHub market data where at least half of active listings are condos, sorted by condo share. If you want a managed city base, start with these. Each guide shows price bands, local areas, and homes worth a look.
| City | Prefecture | Condo share | Median asking price | Under ¥20M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minato | Tokyo | 100% | ¥73M (about US$466K) | 1% |
| Chiyoda | Tokyo | 100% | ¥75M (about US$479K) | 6% |
| Yuzawa | Niigata | 99% | ¥3M (about US$19K) | 96% |
| Shibuya | Tokyo | 98% | ¥67M (about US$427K) | 3% |
| Shinjuku | Tokyo | 96% | ¥61M (about US$389K) | 6% |
| Meguro | Tokyo | 96% | ¥67M (about US$427K) | 4% |
| Nakano | Tokyo | 90% | ¥60M (about US$383K) | 9% |
| Ota | Tokyo | 90% | ¥58M (about US$370K) | 7% |
| Sumida | Tokyo | 90% | ¥59M (about US$376K) | 5% |
| Ashiya | Hyogo | 89% | ¥36M (about US$230K) | 17% |
| Setagaya | Tokyo | 88% | ¥65M (about US$415K) | 8% |
| Suginami | Tokyo | 87% | ¥60M (about US$383K) | 11% |
| Naha | Okinawa | 86% | ¥40M (about US$255K) | 11% |
| Fukuoka City | Fukuoka | 85% | ¥34M (about US$217K) | 20% |
| Kawasaki | Kanagawa | 83% | ¥48M (about US$306K) | 10% |
| Ginowan | Okinawa | 82% | ¥38M (about US$242K) | 2% |
| Nagoya | Aichi | 80% | ¥25M (about US$160K) | 38% |
| Yokohama | Kanagawa | 79% | ¥38M (about US$242K) | 16% |
| Sagamihara | Kanagawa | 77% | ¥27M (about US$172K) | 33% |
| Chiba City | Chiba | 75% | ¥25M (about US$160K) | 38% |
| Sapporo | Hokkaido | 74% | ¥25M (about US$160K) | 37% |
| Hachioji | Tokyo | 74% | ¥30M (about US$191K) | 26% |
| Osaka City | Osaka | 72% | ¥36M (about US$230K) | 22% |
| Atami | Shizuoka | 72% | ¥15M (about US$96K) | 63% |
| Kobe | Hyogo | 70% | ¥25M (about US$160K) | 40% |
| Funabashi | Chiba | 69% | ¥30M (about US$191K) | 25% |
| Matsudo | Chiba | 69% | ¥28M (about US$179K) | 27% |
| Zama | Kanagawa | 67% | ¥23M (about US$147K) | 43% |
| Hayama | Kanagawa | 62% | ¥41M (about US$262K) | 0% |
| Yokosuka | Kanagawa | 57% | ¥22M (about US$140K) | 48% |
| Kyoto City | Kyoto | 53% | ¥25M (about US$160K) | 41% |
| Kamakura | Kanagawa | 53% | ¥52M (about US$332K) | 4% |
| Kashiwa | Chiba | 52% | ¥30M (about US$191K) | 26% |
| Kawagoe | Saitama | 51% | ¥23M (about US$147K) | 41% |
Median asking prices cover houses and condos together in each city. Active asking prices, not sale prices, rounded to the nearest million yen.
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The other half of the price
Monthly and yearly costs of owning a Japanese condo
Fees are set by the owners association and rise as a building ages. Read the long-term repair plan before you compare two units on price alone. This means a low asking price with a high fee can cost more over ten years than a higher price with a healthy reserve.
| Cost | Typical amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee (kanrihi) | ¥8,000 to ¥25,000 per month for a family unit; more with a concierge or resort facilities | Pays for cleaning, staff, elevators, and common utilities |
| Repair reserve (shuzen tsumitatekin) | ¥8,000 to ¥30,000 per month, often rising in older buildings | Funds the 12 to 15 year exterior and roof cycle |
| Parking and bicycle fees | ¥5,000 to ¥40,000 per month for a car space in cities | Often a separate contract, not included with the unit |
| Hot-spring and resort fees | ¥5,000 to ¥20,000 per month in Atami and other resort buildings | Check whether the bath is still operating |
| Fixed asset and city planning tax | Roughly ¥60,000 to ¥250,000 per year on the unit and its land share | Billed yearly to the owner on January 1 |
| Fire and earthquake insurance | From about ¥15,000 per year for a concrete unit | Lower than for wooden houses |
Ranges from current AkiyaHub market data and member purchases. Exact fees appear in the building's disclosure documents (juyo jiko setsumeisho) before contract.
Before you offer
Six checks on the building, not just the unit
A good unit in a weak building is a weak purchase. These six checks take one afternoon with the disclosure documents, and they decide the fees you will pay for the next decade.
Building age and code year
Concrete buildings approved after June 1981 meet the new seismic standard. Older towers can still be sound, but ask for the seismic assessment.
Repair reserve health
Read the long-term repair plan and the reserve balance. A low fee today often means a large special assessment later. This means the lowest monthly fee is not always the lowest cost.
Land rights
Most condos sit on freehold land shared by owners. Leasehold (shakuchi) units ask less and carry a land rent and an end date.
Management quality
Check the minutes of the owners association, arrears, and whether a professional manager runs the building.
Rental and short-term rules
Many buildings ban short-term rental (minpaku). Confirm the bylaws before you plan Airbnb or monthly rentals. Short-term rental is subject to local rules and property-specific review.
Occupancy and resale demand
A half-empty resort building or an aging single-owner block can be hard to sell. Look at how many units are listed.
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The foreign-buyer complication
Six things the unit price does not tell an overseas buyer
A unit price answers one question. These six decide whether a condo can work for you from abroad, and what the building's bylaws and management will let you do with it.
You can buy a condo as a foreigner
You hold the unit freehold and a share of the land on the same terms as a Japanese buyer, with no visa or residency condition. You join the owners association automatically. Ownership does not grant a visa.
The price excludes 6 to 10 percent, then the fees start
Purchase costs sit above the asking price. Then the management fee and repair reserve arrive every month whether you visit or not. Compare units on the ten-year cost, not the asking price.
Bylaws decide the use
Vacation use is normal. Short-term rental is subject to local rules and building bylaws, and most residential buildings prohibit it. Interior renovation usually needs management approval for floor materials, plumbing routes, and work hours.
Remote purchase is practical
The disclosure documents, repair plan, and management report answer most questions from abroad. Viewings, offers, and contract day can be handled with remote support through licensed partners and a power of attorney.
Is the unit still available?
Listings stay online after a unit goes under offer, and units in well-run buildings move fast. Before you plan a trip around one, someone needs to confirm with the Japanese-side agent that it is still on the market.
Who handles the Japanese side
Agents, the management company, and owners association notices work in Japanese. AkiyaHub coordinates that communication for members in English; licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.
Where AkiyaHub fits
What we do between you and the listings
AkiyaHub is the English-language decision layer between you and the Japanese property market. Not a brokerage, not a listing site. We help overseas buyers research and purchase; licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.
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Keep reading
Guides that follow the condo question
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Home stewardship for owners abroad
Local checks, mail, fees, and small repairs handled while you are away.
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Buyers who did this, in their own words
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Frequently asked questions
Apartments for sale in Japan, answered plainly
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Japan?
Yes. Foreigners can buy condominium units with the same freehold rights as Japanese buyers, and no visa or residency is required. You join the owners association and pay the same monthly fees. Ownership does not grant residency.
How much is an apartment in Japan?
Asking prices for existing condos run from under ¥10 million (about US$67,000) for older units in regional and resort cities to ¥50 million and above in central Tokyo. Family condos in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo often ask ¥20 million to ¥40 million. Add 6 to 10 percent for purchase costs and budget the monthly fees.
What is the difference between a mansion and an apartment in Japan?
A mansion is a condominium unit in a reinforced-concrete building that is sold to individual owners. An apato is a unit in a low-rise wooden or light-steel building that is usually rented, and whole apato buildings are sold to investors. Buyers looking for a home to own buy a mansion.
What monthly fees come with a Japanese condo?
A management fee and a repair reserve, together often ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 per month for a family unit. Parking is usually extra. Resort buildings can add hot-spring or facility fees. Fixed asset tax is billed yearly on top.
Can I rent out my Japanese apartment on Airbnb?
Only if the building bylaws allow it and you hold the required minpaku registration or hotel license. Most residential condos ban short-term rental. Long-term rental is usually allowed. Our Airbnb in Japan guide explains the rules.
Are old apartments in Japan safe to buy?
Buildings approved after June 1981 meet the current seismic standard and many older concrete buildings have been assessed or reinforced. Ask for the seismic assessment, the long-term repair plan, and the reserve balance. A well-run 1985 building can be a better buy than a poorly run 2005 one.
Where are the best cities to buy an apartment in Japan?
Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka offer the deepest markets and the most active resale. Fukuoka, Sapporo, Nagoya, and Kobe offer lower asking prices with strong rental demand. Resort cities like Atami offer low asking prices with high monthly fees. Choose by how you will use the home, then compare fees.
Sources and method
- AkiyaHub market data (2026 Q3, active asking prices and condo share by city).
- MLIT, Act on Building Unit Ownership and condominium management guidance
- MLIT, Private Lodging Business Act (minpaku) rules
- National Tax Agency, fixed asset tax and acquisition taxes
Condo shares and medians come from active, priced listings in AkiyaHub market data, grouped by municipality. The data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments and is not a complete census. Fee ranges summarize current listings and member purchases and are guidance, not quotes.
Last verified . Reviewed by the AkiyaHub Japan team. AkiyaHub is not a real estate brokerage, and this page is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.
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