Tokyo Tower rising above the streets of Minato, central Tokyo

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Minato Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Minato is the international core of Tokyo, with embassy districts, Roppongi and Azabu apartments, and the highest asking prices in Japan.

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Property price guide

Minato homes for sale by price range

These asking-price bands show what houses and condos in Minato ask across the city. Add roughly 6 to 10 percent in purchase costs, plus repairs and furnishing, to turn a band into your estimated all-in budget.

Under ¥60M

Under US$383K

Compact older units

Expect one-room and 1LDK units in older buildings, often with leasehold land or high management fees.

¥60M to ¥120M

US$383K to US$766K

Family condos in established buildings

This range opens two and three bedroom units in Azabu, Takanawa, and Shirokane with normal management profiles.

¥120M+

US$766K+

Towers, new builds, and rare houses

Expect newer high-rise units, renovated premium apartments, and the few detached houses that come to market.

USD amounts are estimates using the cached September 5, 2026 reference rate of ¥156.74 per US$1.

2026 Q3 · Quarterly market data

Minato real estate market at a glance

Rounded active asking prices and the house and condo mix in Minato, from AkiyaHub market data. Each card says what the number means for your search.

¥73M

Median asking price

about US$466K. Half of active Minato listings ask less than this.

¥54M

Lower-price quartile

about US$345K. One in four listings asks less. If your budget sits here, you still have choice.

1%

Priced under ¥20M

Share of active listings under US$128K. A higher share means more choice at the lower end.

0%

Detached houses

100% are condos. If you want land or renovation potential, start with the detached share.

Updated . Prices and availability can change.

These are active asking prices, not completed sale prices. The median is the midpoint, and the lower-price quartile marks the lowest 25 percent. The data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments on the market now. It is not a complete census of every property for sale in Minato.

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Current price mix

Minato property supply by asking price

See how current houses and condos split across asking-price bands. The band with the largest share is where you have the most choice. A thin band means you should widen the area or adjust the budget.

None observed supply

Under ¥10M

Under US$64K

0%

Rare supply

¥10M to ¥20M

US$64K to US$128K

1%

Limited supply

¥20M to ¥40M

US$128K to US$255K

12%

Broad supply

¥40M+

US$255K+

87%

Property types

Houses, condos, and apartments for sale in Minato

In this market update, 0% of active listings are detached houses and 100% are condos or apartments. If you want land, privacy, or renovation potential, start with the detached share. If you want low upkeep between visits, start with condos. Condominium units make up almost the entire Minato market. Detached houses are rare and priced on land value, so building age, land rights, and monthly fees shape most searches.

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The buyer case

Why buyers choose Minato

Use these strengths to decide whether Minato fits your daily life, travel plans, and preferred type of home.

The international address

Embassies, international schools, English-speaking clinics, and global offices make Minato the easiest ward for a first Tokyo home.

A deep condo market

Roppongi, Azabu, Akasaka, Shirokane, and the bay towers give buyers more premium units than any other ward.

Central to everything

Haneda is 15 minutes away, and the Yamanote, Hibiya, Namboku, and Oedo lines cross the ward.

Local search map

Minato is not one property market

Compare these areas by daily routine, station access, home type, and local market character before you choose where to search.

Embassy quarter

Azabu and Hiroo

Quiet low-rise streets, international supermarkets, and long-established premium apartments.

Center of business and nightlife

Roppongi and Akasaka

Towers and mid-rise units near offices, galleries, and late-night dining.

Residential and green

Shirokane and Takanawa

Family condos, temples, and the new Takanawa Gateway district on the Yamanote line.

Tokyo buyer support

A local property needs more than a translated listing

Our Tokyo team compares management profiles, land rights, and building age across Minato units, then arranges local checks before you commit.

Market and area fit

Compare home types, districts, nearby cities, and the wider prefecture before you narrow the search.

Local checks before commitment

Arrange document, condition, access, and risk checks with people who understand the local property type.

English coordination

Keep the buyer brief, questions, next actions, and partner work clear across languages and time zones.

How it works

How to buy a home in Minato

Start with your estimated all-in budget and the local market, narrow to the properties that deserve a closer look, and complete the legal and physical checks with remote support before you commit.

1

Compare areas and property types

Use Minato price data, local-area notes, and current property examples to choose a practical search area.

2

Review the property and the estimated all-in budget

Check the asking price, purchase costs, condition, access, building records, and likely work before you commit. Confirm the home is still available and open to an overseas buyer.

3

Complete local checks with remote support

Questions, documents, inspections, and local partner work run in one clear process, in English. Licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.

Questions buyers ask first

Minato property questions, answered plainly

Can a foreigner buy property in Minato?

Yes. Japan does not require citizenship or residency to own real estate. Ownership does not give you a visa, and financing, tax, and document needs depend on your situation.

Are there detached houses for sale in Minato?

Very few. Most Minato homes are condominium units. The rare detached houses sit in Azabu, Shirokane, and Takanawa and usually ask ¥150 million and above.

What should I check on a Minato condo?

Check land rights, since some premium buildings sit on leasehold land, plus the management fee, repair reserve, planned works, and the building age against the 1981 code.

What types of homes are for sale in Minato?

Minato listings can include city condos or apartments, detached houses, family homes, and older properties. The mix changes by area, station access, building age, condition, and asking price.

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Photo credits

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