Tokyo
Tokyo
2026 Q1 median · ¥45.8M · about US$291K
Compare central wards, family neighborhoods, outer cities, modern condos, and detached homes across the capital.
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Cities, prefectures, and buyer resources
Where to Buy a House in Japan. Start with the place and the plan.
Compare city prices, home types, local checks, and buyer resources. Then use the free Snapshot to see where your full budget has the strongest fit.
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Eight places to start
Compare eight popular places to buy
See what each market offers, which home types your budget can reach, where to focus, and what to check before you make an offer.
Kanagawa
Yokohama
2026 Q3 median · ¥38M · about US$241K
Yokohama gives buyers a large city market with waterfront towers, established rail suburbs, and detached homes toward the western wards.
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Osaka
Osaka City
2026 Q3 median · ¥36M · about US$228K
Osaka City is a dense, rail-rich market where compact condos, row houses, and family homes can sit within a few stops of major business districts.
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Kyoto
Kyoto City
2026 Q3 median · ¥25M · about US$159K
Kyoto City rewards a ward-by-ward search. Historic streets, university districts, mountain edges, and modern rail corridors create very different price and renovation profiles.
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Aichi
Nagoya
2026 Q3 median · ¥25M · about US$159K
Nagoya offers a major-city economy with a broad residential footprint. Central condos, eastern family districts, and outer wards with detached homes create clear budget choices.
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Hokkaido
Sapporo
2026 Q3 median · ¥25M · about US$159K
Sapporo combines a gridded urban core, subway suburbs, large family homes, and a winter climate that makes insulation, heating, snow access, and management quality central purchase issues.
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Fukuoka
Fukuoka City
2026 Q3 median · ¥34M · about US$216K
Fukuoka City puts an international airport, a compact business center, beaches, and family suburbs within one municipal market. Central condo prices and outer-ward house prices tell different stories.
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Hyogo
Kobe
2026 Q3 median · ¥25M · about US$159K
Kobe stretches from a dense harbor core to hillside neighborhoods, suburban rail corridors, and northern districts with more land. Terrain and station access drive the comparison.
Compare this marketCurrent asking prices across Japan, shown in yen and USD. USD amounts use the November 2, 2026 reference rate of ¥157.64 per US$1.
Popular cities across Japan
Explore popular cities across Japan
Start with a city that fits the way you want to live, visit, or invest. Then compare local homes, prices, and neighborhoods.
- AshiyaHyogo¥36M median · about US$228K
- AtamiShizuoka¥15M median · about US$95K
- Chiba CityChiba¥25M median · about US$159K
- ChiyodaTokyo¥75M median · about US$476K
- Fukuoka CityFukuoka¥34M median · about US$216K
- FunabashiChiba¥30M median · about US$190K
- FuranoHokkaido¥40M median · about US$254K
- GinowanOkinawa¥38M median · about US$241K
- HachiojiTokyo¥30M median · about US$190K
- HakubaNagano¥81M median · about US$514K
- HayamaKanagawa¥41M median · about US$260K
- IchiharaChiba¥15M median · about US$95K
- IwakuniYamaguchi¥14M median · about US$89K
- KamakuraKanagawa¥52M median · about US$330K
- KaruizawaNagano¥58M median · about US$368K
- KashiwaChiba¥30M median · about US$190K
- KawagoeSaitama¥23M median · about US$146K
- KawasakiKanagawa¥48M median · about US$304K
- KisarazuChiba¥30M median · about US$190K
- KobeHyogo¥25M median · about US$159K
- Kyoto CityKyoto¥25M median · about US$159K
- MatsudoChiba¥28M median · about US$178K
- MeguroTokyo¥67M median · about US$425K
- MinatoTokyo¥73M median · about US$463K
- MisawaAomori¥17M median · about US$108K
- NagoyaAichi¥25M median · about US$159K
- NahaOkinawa¥40M median · about US$254K
- NakanoTokyo¥60M median · about US$381K
- NichinanMiyazaki¥9M median · about US$57K
- NisekoHokkaido median ·
- Osaka CityOsaka¥36M median · about US$228K
- OtaTokyo¥58M median · about US$368K
- OtaruHokkaido¥11M median · about US$70K
- SagamiharaKanagawa¥27M median · about US$171K
- SapporoHokkaido¥25M median · about US$159K
- SetagayaTokyo¥65M median · about US$412K
- ShibuyaTokyo¥67M median · about US$425K
- ShinjukuTokyo¥61M median · about US$387K
- SuginamiTokyo¥60M median · about US$381K
- SumidaTokyo¥59M median · about US$374K
- UrumaOkinawa¥36M median · about US$228K
- YokohamaKanagawa¥38M median · about US$241K
- YokosukaKanagawa¥22M median · about US$140K
- YomitanOkinawa¥57M median · about US$362K
- YuzawaNiigata¥3M median · about US$19K
- ZamaKanagawa¥23M median · about US$146K
Current asking prices across Japan, shown in yen and USD. USD amounts use the November 2, 2026 reference rate of ¥157.64 per US$1.
16 published location guides
Go deeper before you choose an area
Compare wards, nearby cities, rail access, housing, daily life, and the tradeoffs that can change where you buy.
Tokyo
Tokyo Akiya: Can You Really Find Vacant Houses Near Tokyo?
See where vacant homes appear in and around Tokyo, what they can cost, and which search tradeoffs are realistic.
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Greater Tokyo
Discover Akiya Homes: Hidden Gems in the Greater Tokyo Area
Compare Saitama, Kanagawa, and Chiba when you want Tokyo access with more space or a lower entry price.
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Kyoto · Central wards
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kyoto's Central Wards
Compare central Kyoto wards by access, daily life, housing character, and the limits that matter before you buy.
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Kyoto · Higashiyama
Local Area Guide: Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
See how historic streets, visitor activity, rail access, slopes, and traditional homes shape daily life in Higashiyama.
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Kyoto · Kameoka
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kameoka
Compare Kameoka with central Kyoto when you want more space, nature, and a practical rail connection to the city.
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Osaka · Kita and Miyakojima
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka's Kita & Miyakojima Wards
Compare two connected Osaka wards with different mixes of city access, neighborhood life, condos, and houses.
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Osaka · Sakai and Suita
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Sakai & Suita Cities
Compare a southern city with deep history and a northern commuter market with fast access to central Osaka.
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Osaka · Hirakata and Takatsuki
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Hirakata & Takatsuki Cities
See how two cities between Osaka and Kyoto compare for rail access, family life, and home value.
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Osaka · Izumisano and Toyonaka
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka's Izumisano & Toyonaka Cities
Compare two airport-connected markets and decide whether Kansai access, Itami access, or city convenience matters most.
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Osaka · Higashiosaka
Local Area Guide: Higashiosaka, Osaka
Learn how rail links, local industry, mountain access, and a broad housing mix shape this city east of Osaka.
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Hyogo · Kobe
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kobe City
Compare Kobe neighborhoods between the mountains and sea, with Osaka access and a wide range of urban homes.
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Shiga · Lake Biwa
Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Shiga (Lake Biwa Area)
Explore lakeside cities and towns with Kyoto access, outdoor space, and home prices that can stretch a budget further.
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Fukuoka · Fukuoka City
Where to Buy in Japan: Kyushu | Fukuoka
See how growth, neighborhoods, prices, airport access, and coastal life affect a Fukuoka home search.
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Kanagawa · Odawara
Local Area Guide: Odawara, Kanagawa
Compare a castle city with Shinkansen access, coast, nearby mountains, and a varied housing market.
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Chiba · Kisarazu
Local Area Guide: Kisarazu, Chiba
See how Tokyo Bay access, the Aqua-Line, local shopping, and detached-home supply shape Kisarazu.
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Shizuoka · Fujinomiya
Local Area Guide: Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
Learn what daily life, transport, housing, and Mount Fuji access look like in Fujinomiya.
Read area guideCompare the wider market
Compare all 47 prefectures before you choose a city.
Compare every prefecture by region, access, climate, home type, and budget. Open 16 full guides for local prices, areas, and purchase checks.
Build the full buying plan
Use the right guide for your next decision
Move from location and budget to purchase steps, rental rules, renovation, and care after closing.
Houses for Sale in Japan
Browse homes on the market now by price band and type across Japan, with current asking prices.
Read guideHow Much Does a House Cost in Japan?
Active asking prices by prefecture and city, purchase costs above the price, and what your budget can buy.
Read guideHow Buying Works
Follow the purchase path from first budget check to local due diligence and closing.
Read guideCan Your Budget Buy a Home?
See how the full budget changes the property type and location you can reach.
Read guideAirbnb in Japan
See the rules, the management, and the demand for short stays, then plan the purchase around that use.
Read guideVacation Homes
Plan a Japan home around how often you will visit, who will use it, and how it will be cared for while you are away.
Read guideHome Stewardship
Arrange local care, checks, and coordination while you are away from your Japan home.
Read guideInterior Design
See how your rooms can work before you commit to furniture, finishes, and renovation choices.
Read guideArticles and Buyer Guides
Read practical explanations for ownership, taxes, locations, homes, and daily life.
Read guideBuyer Stories
See how real AkiyaHub members moved from an idea to a home in Japan.
Read guideThree decisions before you browse
Turn a broad Japan search into a useful shortlist
01
Which place fits the life I want in Japan?
Choose the daily life first: city access, family use, coast, mountains, work, or regular holidays. Then compare places that support that plan.
02
What can I spend on the home itself?
Start with the full budget. Allow for taxes, legal work, registration, inspections, insurance, repairs, and furnishing before you set the home-price target.
03
Which compromise could give me more choice?
A nearby area, different home type, smaller size, or more renovation flexibility can change the result. The free Snapshot shows which change matters most.
Frequently asked questions
Buying a house in Japan, answered plainly
Can foreigners buy a house in Japan?
Foreign buyers can own land, houses, and condominiums in Japan. You do not need residency or a visa to buy. Your visa is a separate plan.
How much money do I need to buy a house in Japan?
Set the home price from your full budget. Keep part of it for taxes, legal work, registration, inspections, insurance, repairs, and furnishing.
Where should I start my Japan property search?
Start with how you will use the home, then compare cities and prefectures against the full budget. Your free Snapshot shows your strongest prefectures, price range, and best next options.
Can I buy a condominium as well as a detached house?
Yes. AkiyaHub members buy modern condominiums, new and older houses, suburban family homes, resort apartments, and traditional properties across Japan.
Does buying a house in Japan give me a visa?
No. Property ownership and your visa are separate. Foreign buyers can own land, houses, and condos in Japan. Buy with a clear plan for visits, financing, management, and running costs.
Start with your best-fit markets
See where your full budget fits in Japan.
Get your strongest areas and a clear home-price range.
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