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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 buy.

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¥38.8M

US$249K

median Kanagawa listing price, 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

USD amounts are estimates using the cached September 18, 2026 reference rate of ¥155.52 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 Kanagawa with the rest of Japan: house prices by prefecture and city, houses for sale across Japan, and lower-priced houses in Japan.

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 US$249K). But the Miura peninsula, Odawara, and the western hills are far more attainable, and akiya can be cheaper still.

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.

Overview of the Minato Mirai waterfront district in Yokohama, Kanagawa

Japan’s second city

Yokohama

Japan’s second-largest city and Kanagawa’s heart: the Minato Mirai waterfront, Chinatown, parks, and bayside towers, about 30 minutes from central Tokyo.

The Great Buddha of Kotoku-in in Kamakura, Kanagawa

Coast & heritage

Kamakura

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.

Mount Fuji and the Hakone shrine torii over Lake Ashi in Hakone, Kanagawa

Hot springs & Fuji

Hakone

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.

The skyline of Kawasaki, the Kanagawa city between Tokyo and Yokohama

Closest to Tokyo

Kawasaki

A large, convenient city wedged between Tokyo and Yokohama, with some of the shortest commutes into the capital anywhere in the region.

Odawara Castle in western Kanagawa

Castle town gateway

Odawara

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.

The island of Enoshima and its Sea Candle tower on the Shonan coast, Kanagawa

Beach & island

Enoshima & 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.

City real estate guides in Kanagawa

Each Kanagawa 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.

Kanagawa 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.

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Buying property in Kanagawa: your questions, answered

Get clear answers about ownership, remote buying, financing, due diligence, and choosing the right part of Kanagawa.

Can foreigners buy a house in Kanagawa?

Foreign buyers can generally own land, houses, and condominiums in Kanagawa. 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 Kanagawa and each payment step before you commit. AkiyaHub does not hold your purchase funds.

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Who can check the property before I buy?

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How do I find the right Kanagawa 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 Kanagawa home after common purchase costs.

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 must-haves fit current homes.

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7 photographs from Wikimedia Commons, used under their respective licences.