Top hot spring
Kusatsu Onsen
One of Japan’s most celebrated hot-spring resorts, centered on the steaming Yubatake field. A mountain town that draws visitors year-round.
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Gunma Prefecture · 群馬県
Buy a House in Gunma, Japan
Gunma is landlocked northern Kanto: famous onsen towns, dramatic mountains, and rich history, with prices among the most attainable within shinkansen reach of Tokyo. Foreigners can buy here with no visa required. See what your budget can buy.
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¥14.8M
US$94K
median Gunma listing price, Q1 2026
55%
of Gunma listings priced under $100k
~50 min
from Takasaki to Tokyo by shinkansen
Kusatsu
one of Japan’s most celebrated hot-spring towns
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.
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Hot springs, mountains, and some of the best value near Tokyo
Gunma is landlocked northern Kanto: a land of famous onsen towns, dramatic mountains, and rich history, with prices among the most attainable within shinkansen reach of Tokyo.
Legendary hot springs
Gunma is onsen country. Kusatsu, often ranked Japan’s top hot spring, plus Ikaho, Minakami, and Shima, mean a soak in mineral water is part of everyday life here.
Exceptional value
With a Q1 2026 median near ¥14.8M (about US$94K) and 55% of listings under $100k, Gunma is one of the most affordable markets within easy reach of Tokyo. Akiya can be remarkably cheap.
Shinkansen to Tokyo
From Takasaki, the Joetsu and Hokuriku shinkansen reach Tokyo in about 50 minutes, so even a rural Gunma base stays connected to the capital.
Mountains and the outdoors
Tanigawadake, Mount Akagi, Mount Haruna, and the Oze highlands offer hiking, skiing, rafting, and hot-spring towns tucked into the valleys.
Real history
The UNESCO-listed Tomioka Silk Mill helped build modern Japan, and Gunma’s castle towns and the famous Takasaki daruma add deep local character.
Space and countryside akiya
Gunma is farm-and-mountain country with plenty of room: large traditional houses, gardens, and abundant vacant homes at prices hard to find closer to Tokyo.
From the Kusatsu hot springs to the Tomioka silk mill
Gunma is hot-spring and mountain country with deep history and standout value. Here are a few of the areas buyers ask us about most.
Classic onsen town
Ikaho Onsen
A classic hot-spring town built around a famous 365-step stone stairway on the slopes of Mount Haruna, with retro charm and easy access from Takasaki.
Cities & shinkansen
Takasaki & Maebashi
Gunma’s urban core and shinkansen gateway: Takasaki, home of the giant Byakue Kannon and the daruma tradition, and the capital Maebashi, both about 50 minutes from Tokyo.
Heritage & akiya
Tomioka & the countryside
Rural southwestern Gunma, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill, surrounded by farm valleys, castle-town history, and affordable countryside akiya.
National park
Oze & the northern highlands
Oze National Park’s vast highland marsh, famous for its wooden walkways, alpine flowers, and pristine wetlands, is one of Japan’s great hiking destinations.
Caldera lake
Lake Haruna
A crater lake beneath Mount Haruna, ringed by hot springs and forest, a cool-summer retreat just above the Ikaho onsen town.
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Buying property in Gunma: your questions, answered
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Can foreigners buy a house in Gunma?
Foreign buyers can own land, houses, and condominiums in Gunma, with or without residency.
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 Gunma and each payment step before you commit. Purchase funds go through a licensed escrow trust account.
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 Gunma 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?
We coordinate viewings, questions, documents, closing preparation, and handover while you are outside Japan.
Can I get a mortgage as a foreign buyer?
Most overseas buyers purchase in cash. Set your cash and financing plan first, then use the free Snapshot to see what remains for a Gunma home after common purchase costs.
Where in Gunma should I start looking?
It depends on your goal. For city amenities and the fastest shinkansen access, look at Takasaki and Maebashi. For a hot-spring lifestyle, consider Kusatsu, Ikaho, or Minakami. For mountains and the outdoors, explore the northern valleys. For the cheapest countryside akiya, look at Tomioka and the rural southwest. A free Market Match shows where your budget and must-haves fit current homes.
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