The capital
Fukuoka City & Hakata
The compact, energetic capital: the Tenjin and Hakata downtowns, the Momochi seaside and Fukuoka Tower, and an airport just minutes away by subway.
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Fukuoka Prefecture · 福岡県
Buy a House in Fukuoka, Japan
Fukuoka is Japan’s most dynamic regional city: a compact, affordable metro on the sea, famous for food, with an airport minutes from downtown and the rest of Asia on its doorstep. Foreigners can buy here with no visa required. See what your budget can buy.
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¥20.5M
US$132K
median Fukuoka listing price, Q1 2026
38%
of Fukuoka listings priced under $100k
~5 min
from Hakata Station to Fukuoka Airport by subway
Kyushu
largest city and gateway to the rest of Asia
USD amounts are estimates using the cached September 17, 2026 reference rate of ¥155.04 per US$1.
How to use these figures: Compare areas and set a realistic estimated all-in budget, which is the asking price plus 6 to 10 percent in purchase costs, repairs, and first-year running costs. Active asking prices and available homes change. Confirm the yen price and your payment provider's final exchange rate before you make an offer.
Compare Fukuoka with the rest of Japan: house prices by prefecture and city, houses for sale across Japan, and lower-priced houses in Japan.
Kyushu’s vibrant capital: food, sea, and easy living
Fukuoka is Japan’s most dynamic regional city: a compact, affordable metro on the sea, famous for food, with an airport minutes from downtown and Asia on its doorstep.
A growing, livable city
Fukuoka is one of Japan’s fastest-growing and most livable cities, compact and walkable, with beaches, mountains, and a famously friendly feel.
Big-city life, regional prices
A Q1 2026 median near ¥20.5M (about US$132K) and about 38% of listings under $100k make Fukuoka far more affordable than Tokyo or Osaka.
A gateway to Asia
Fukuoka Airport sits minutes from Hakata Station by subway, with direct flights across Asia, and the shinkansen links the city to Hiroshima and Osaka.
Japan’s food city
Hakata ramen, yatai street-food stalls, fresh seafood, and motsunabe give Fukuoka one of the best food scenes in the country.
History and day trips
Dazaifu’s ancient shrine, the retro port of Mojiko in Kitakyushu, and the canals of Yanagawa are all an easy ride away.
Coast and countryside
The Itoshima coast’s beaches and cafes, plus mountains and farm country inland, sit within easy reach for sea-view homes and affordable akiya.
From the Hakata waterfront to the Mojiko port
Fukuoka pairs a vibrant seaside capital with historic towns and a value-packed northern port. Here are a few of the areas buyers ask us about most.
Historic town
Dazaifu
A historic temple town just outside the city, home to Dazaifu Tenmangu, one of Japan’s most important shrines, with a quieter, traditional pace.
Port city value
Kitakyushu & Mojiko
The port city at Kyushu’s northern tip, where the Mojiko Retro district’s early-1900s architecture lines the strait, with strong value and fast shinkansen access.
Coast & cafes
Itoshima
A breezy coastal area west of the city, where the white Futamigaura torii stands in the sea among beaches, surf, and a booming scene of cafes and craft studios.
Island park
Nokonoshima & the bay islands
A short ferry from the city, Nokonoshima’s flower park and the Hakata Bay islands offer seasonal blooms and sea views minutes from downtown Fukuoka.
Sacred coast
Munakata
Between Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, the UNESCO-listed Munakata Taisha shrines guard an ancient sea route, anchoring a quieter coastal area with strong value.
City real estate guides in Fukuoka
Each Fukuoka city guide shows current asking prices, the house and condo mix, local areas, and homes on the market now. If you already know the city you want, start there. If not, compare two or three by the Under ¥20M share.
Fukuoka area guides
Go deeper on neighborhoods, connected cities, transport, housing, and daily life before you choose where to search. These guides answer the questions a listing cannot.
See what your full budget can buy in Fukuoka
Start with a free budget and location check. See the Fukuoka price ranges that fit, the areas with stronger options, and the changes that could open more homes.
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Where in Japan do I have the best fit?
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Buying property in Fukuoka: your questions, answered
Get clear answers about ownership, remote buying, financing, due diligence, and choosing the right part of Fukuoka.
Can foreigners buy a house in Fukuoka?
Foreign buyers can generally own land, houses, and condominiums in Fukuoka. Residency and a visa are not standard purchase requirements, but ownership does not give you immigration status.
Can I complete the purchase in English?
Yes. AkiyaHub can coordinate Japanese calls, meetings, questions, and documents while you work with our team in English.
How will I know the full cost and payment steps?
See the expected purchase costs in Fukuoka and each payment step before you commit. AkiyaHub does not hold your purchase funds.
See exactly where your money goesWho can check the property before I buy?
AkiyaHub can coordinate local agents, legal specialists, inspectors, renovation contractors, and home stewards through a network of 300+ partners we vetted ourselves.
How do I find the right Fukuoka property?
Compare areas and homes with price data, Property Intelligence scores, maps, rail access, and advanced filters. You can search yourself or ask AkiyaHub to source homes that fit your plan.
Can I buy while I am outside Japan?
Many steps can be coordinated remotely, including viewings, questions, documents, closing preparation, and handover. Your exact options depend on the property and transaction.
Can I get a mortgage as a foreign buyer?
Mortgage access can be limited without Japanese residency or local income. Set your cash and financing plan first, then use the free Snapshot to see what remains for a Fukuoka home after common purchase costs.
Where in Fukuoka should I start looking?
It depends on your goal. For city living and the airport, look at central Fukuoka around Tenjin and Hakata. For coast and a relaxed pace, consider the Itoshima area. For history and quiet, look at Dazaifu. For strong value and shinkansen access, explore Kitakyushu. A free Market Match shows where your budget and must-haves fit current homes.
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