Japan’s second cityYokohama
Japan’s second-largest city and Kanagawa’s heart: the Minato Mirai waterfront, Chinatown, parks, and bayside towers, about 30 minutes from central Tokyo.
Kanagawa Prefecture · 神奈川県
Buy a House in Kanagawa, Japan
Kanagawa pairs Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama, with the temples of Kamakura, the surf beaches of Shonan, and the hot springs and Mount Fuji views of Hakone, all on Tokyo’s doorstep. Foreigners can buy here with no visa required. See what your budget can actually buy.
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¥38.8M
median Kanagawa listing price (≈ $246k), Q1 2026
~30 min
from Yokohama to central Tokyo by train
9.2M
residents, Japan’s 2nd-most-populous prefecture
Hakone
hot springs and Mount Fuji views in your own prefecture
Why buyers choose Kanagawa
A world-class city, the sea, and the mountains, all next to Tokyo
Kanagawa is where Tokyo workers go for more space, sea air, and scenery without losing the capital’s convenience. Few prefectures pack in this much variety so close to the center.
Minutes from Tokyo
Yokohama reaches central Tokyo in about 30 minutes, and Kawasaki sits right on the border. Commuting into the capital from much of eastern Kanagawa is easy and common.
Yokohama, Japan’s second city
Yokohama offers true big-city living: the Minato Mirai waterfront, Chinatown, parks, and an international feel, an alternative to Tokyo with a character all its own.
The Shonan coast
Kamakura, Enoshima, and the Shonan beaches give Kanagawa a relaxed surf-and-sea lifestyle within day-trip reach of Tokyo, hugely popular with families and remote workers.
Hakone hot springs and Fuji
Hakone’s hot springs, art museums, and classic Mount Fuji views sit in western Kanagawa, with Odawara’s castle town and the Tanzawa mountains nearby.
History by the sea
Kamakura, Japan’s medieval capital, brings the Great Buddha, ancient temples, and hiking trails, a rare mix of heritage and coastline.
Value beyond the hubs
Central Yokohama is premium, with a Q1 2026 median near ¥38.8M (about $246k). But the Miura peninsula, Odawara, and the western hills are far more attainable, and akiya can be cheaper still.
Featured areas across Kanagawa
From the Yokohama waterfront to the Hakone hot springs
Kanagawa packs a world-class city, the coast, and the mountains into one prefecture. Here are a few of the areas buyers ask us about most, each with a very different pace and price point.
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Coast & heritageKamakura
Japan’s medieval capital by the sea, famous for the Great Buddha, ancient temples, hiking trails, and a laid-back coastal town beloved by Tokyo transplants.
Hot springs & FujiHakone
A mountain hot-spring resort with classic Mount Fuji views over Lake Ashi, art museums, and ryokan, a weekend escape that some buyers make home.
Closest to TokyoKawasaki
A large, convenient city wedged between Tokyo and Yokohama, with some of the shortest commutes into the capital anywhere in the region.
Castle town gatewayOdawara
A historic castle town at the gateway to Hakone and the Izu coast, with shinkansen access to Tokyo and noticeably more attainable prices than the Yokohama core.
Beach & islandEnoshima & the Shonan coast
The island shrine of Enoshima and the Shonan beaches draw surfers, day-trippers, and remote workers to Kanagawa’s sunny, laid-back coast west of Kamakura.
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Kanagawa FAQ
Buying property in Kanagawa: your questions, answered
Buying property in Japan is complex. Your experience doesn’t have to be. Here are the worries we hear most from foreign buyers, and how AkiyaHub handles each one.
Can foreigners buy a house in Kanagawa?
Yes. Japan places no restrictions on foreign nationals owning property, so you can buy and own a house or land in Kanagawa (or anywhere in Japan) regardless of your nationality. You do not need to be a Japanese citizen, a resident, or hold any visa to purchase. Ownership is freehold and permanent, the same rights a Japanese buyer receives, including the right to sell, rent, renovate, or pass it on. One thing to note: buying property does not by itself grant you a visa or residency, but it also does not require one.
“Everything is in Japanese and I can’t be there.”
Our team lives and works in Japan and speaks native Japanese. They attend every meeting, handle every call, and translate every document, so you stay in English the whole way. You are never passed off to a random agent: one team, the entire way, from anywhere in the world.
“I don’t know who to trust with my money.”
All purchase funds flow through a licensed escrow trust account, not a personal wire to someone you have never met. We show you your true all-in cost in Kanagawa before you commit and walk you through every payment in plain English.
“I’m afraid of buying a problem I can’t see.”
We coordinate due diligence across our private network of 300+ vetted partners: licensed agents, judicial scriveners, renovation contractors, and property managers across all 47 prefectures, Kanagawa included. You do not have to vet anyone yourself. We have already done it.
“I have no idea which Kanagawa properties are actually worth it.”
Use our Property Intelligence scores, heat maps, train-line overlays, and advanced filters to find real opportunities yourself. Or skip the search entirely and let our team source Kanagawa properties for you based on your budget, criteria, and goals.
“I’m overseas and have no idea how to do this remotely.”
We handle remote viewings, contract day, closing, and handover on your behalf. That is over 200 hours of work per property, all done by our team, so you do not have to fly to Japan or figure out a single step on your own.
Can I get a mortgage as a foreign buyer?
Financing is difficult without Japanese residency and local income, so most overseas buyers purchase in cash. Kanagawa spans a wide range: central Yokohama and Kawasaki are premium markets, but prices ease considerably in Odawara, the Miura peninsula, and the hills around Hakone, where a cash purchase is more realistic. We’ll help you map your true all-in budget before you fall in love with a listing.
Where in Kanagawa should I start looking?
It depends on your goal. For big-city living, look at Yokohama or Kawasaki. For the coast and a relaxed pace, consider Kamakura, Fujisawa, and the Shonan beaches. For mountains and hot springs, explore Hakone, Odawara, and the western hills. A free Market Match shows where your budget and criteria fit today’s active listings.
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