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# Apartments and Condos for Sale in Japan

**For overseas buyers:** See condo units on the market now, the monthly fees and building checks that set the real cost of owning one, and the bylaws that decide how you can use it.

A condominium in Japan is called a mansion. You buy the unit freehold and a share of the land, join the owners association, and pay a monthly management fee and repair reserve. No visa or residency is required to buy. In AkiyaHub market data, 53 percent of active listings across Japan are condos or apartments. This means condos are the larger half of what is for sale, and the building matters as much as the unit. This data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments. It is not a complete census of every property for sale in Japan.

Existing condos ask from under ¥10 million for older units in regional and resort cities to ¥50 million and above in central Tokyo. Family units in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo commonly ask ¥20 million to ¥40 million. Monthly fees of ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 are normal, so add a year of fees to your estimated all-in budget before you compare two units.

[Get My Free Japan Property Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=apartments_for_sale_in_japan). Tell us your budget, preferred regions, and intended use. We show you where to look first. Free community account. No sales call. Membership and buyer services are optional later choices.

## Contents

- [Condo units on the market now](#condo-units-on-the-market-now)
- [Cities where condos are most of the market](#cities-where-condos-are-most-of-the-market)
- [Monthly and yearly costs](#monthly-and-yearly-costs)
- [Six checks on the building](#six-checks-on-the-building)
- [Six things the unit price does not tell an overseas buyer](#six-things-the-unit-price-does-not-tell-an-overseas-buyer)
- [Where AkiyaHub fits](#where-akiyahub-fits)
- [Buyers who did this, in their own words](#buyers-who-did-this-in-their-own-words)
- [Frequently asked questions](#frequently-asked-questions)
- [Important limitations](#important-limitations)
- [Sources](#sources)
- [Last verified](#last-verified)

## Condo units on the market now

Units on the market now, in the price bands most of our buyers pay. Prices are active asking-price bands, not sale prices. Full details are available to members.

- Under ¥10M condo in [Yokohama](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokohama.md), Kanagawa: built 1971, 3DK, 53.2 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Osaka City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/osaka.md), Osaka: built 1974, 2DK, 46 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Kyoto City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kyoto.md), Kyoto: built 1972, 1LDK, 62.8 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Funabashi](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/funabashi.md), Chiba: built 1978, 3DK, 54.4 m² interior.
- ¥10M to ¥20M condo in [Chiba City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/chiba.md), Chiba: built 1993, 3LDK, 67.1 m² interior.
- ¥10M to ¥20M condo in [Yokosuka](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokosuka.md), Kanagawa: built 1977, 3LDK, 67.7 m² interior.
- ¥10M to ¥20M condo in [Matsudo](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/matsudo.md), Chiba: built 1975, 2LDK, 53.5 m² interior.
- ¥10M to ¥20M condo in [Atami](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/atami.md), Shizuoka: built 1975, 2LDK, 82.3 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Sapporo](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sapporo.md), Hokkaido: built 1979, 3LDK, 57.9 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Fukuoka City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/fukuoka.md), Fukuoka: built 1982, 3LDK, 74.6 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Kobe](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kobe.md), Hyogo: built 1974, 2LDK, 79.8 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Kawasaki](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kawasaki.md), Kanagawa: built 1991, 1R, 16.4 m² interior.
- ¥10M to ¥20M condo in [Suginami](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/suginami.md), Tokyo: built 1969, 1LDK, 28.4 m² interior.
- ¥20M to ¥40M condo in [Shibuya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/shibuya.md), Tokyo: built 1980, 1K, 16.8 m² interior.
- ¥20M to ¥40M condo in [Kamakura](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kamakura.md), Kanagawa: built 2009, 3LDK, 67.5 m² interior.
- ¥40M+ condo in [Nagoya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/nagoya.md), Aichi: built 2023, 2LDK, 64.5 m² interior.
- ¥40M+ condo in [Setagaya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/setagaya.md), Tokyo: built 1997, 1LDK, 41.1 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Sagamihara](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sagamihara.md), Kanagawa: built 1991, 1R, 15.4 m² interior.

## Cities where condos are most of the market

If you want a condo, start in a city where condos are most of the market: more choice, more comparable buildings, and easier resale.

| City | Prefecture | Condo share | Median asking price | Under ¥20M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Minato](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/minato.md) | Tokyo | 100% | ¥73M (about US$487K) | 1% |
| [Chiyoda](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/chiyoda.md) | Tokyo | 100% | ¥75M (about US$500K) | 6% |
| [Yuzawa](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yuzawa.md) | Niigata | 99% | ¥3M (about US$20K) | 96% |
| [Shibuya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/shibuya.md) | Tokyo | 98% | ¥67M (about US$447K) | 3% |
| [Shinjuku](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/shinjuku.md) | Tokyo | 96% | ¥61M (about US$407K) | 6% |
| [Meguro](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/meguro.md) | Tokyo | 96% | ¥67M (about US$447K) | 4% |
| [Nakano](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/nakano.md) | Tokyo | 90% | ¥60M (about US$400K) | 9% |
| [Ota](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ota.md) | Tokyo | 90% | ¥58M (about US$387K) | 7% |
| [Sumida](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sumida.md) | Tokyo | 90% | ¥59M (about US$393K) | 5% |
| [Ashiya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ashiya.md) | Hyogo | 89% | ¥36M (about US$240K) | 17% |
| [Setagaya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/setagaya.md) | Tokyo | 88% | ¥65M (about US$433K) | 8% |
| [Suginami](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/suginami.md) | Tokyo | 87% | ¥60M (about US$400K) | 11% |
| [Naha](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/naha.md) | Okinawa | 86% | ¥40M (about US$267K) | 11% |
| [Fukuoka City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/fukuoka.md) | Fukuoka | 85% | ¥34M (about US$227K) | 20% |
| [Kawasaki](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kawasaki.md) | Kanagawa | 83% | ¥48M (about US$320K) | 10% |
| [Ginowan](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ginowan.md) | Okinawa | 82% | ¥38M (about US$253K) | 2% |
| [Nagoya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/nagoya.md) | Aichi | 80% | ¥25M (about US$167K) | 38% |
| [Yokohama](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokohama.md) | Kanagawa | 79% | ¥38M (about US$253K) | 16% |
| [Sagamihara](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sagamihara.md) | Kanagawa | 77% | ¥27M (about US$180K) | 33% |
| [Chiba City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/chiba.md) | Chiba | 75% | ¥25M (about US$167K) | 38% |
| [Sapporo](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sapporo.md) | Hokkaido | 74% | ¥25M (about US$167K) | 37% |
| [Hachioji](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/hachioji.md) | Tokyo | 74% | ¥30M (about US$200K) | 26% |
| [Osaka City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/osaka.md) | Osaka | 72% | ¥36M (about US$240K) | 22% |
| [Atami](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/atami.md) | Shizuoka | 72% | ¥15M (about US$100K) | 63% |
| [Kobe](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kobe.md) | Hyogo | 70% | ¥25M (about US$167K) | 40% |
| [Funabashi](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/funabashi.md) | Chiba | 69% | ¥30M (about US$200K) | 25% |
| [Matsudo](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/matsudo.md) | Chiba | 69% | ¥28M (about US$187K) | 27% |
| [Zama](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/zama.md) | Kanagawa | 67% | ¥23M (about US$153K) | 43% |
| [Hayama](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/hayama.md) | Kanagawa | 62% | ¥41M (about US$273K) | 0% |
| [Yokosuka](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokosuka.md) | Kanagawa | 57% | ¥22M (about US$147K) | 48% |
| [Kyoto City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kyoto.md) | Kyoto | 53% | ¥25M (about US$167K) | 41% |
| [Kamakura](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kamakura.md) | Kanagawa | 53% | ¥52M (about US$347K) | 4% |
| [Kashiwa](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kashiwa.md) | Chiba | 52% | ¥30M (about US$200K) | 26% |
| [Kawagoe](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kawagoe.md) | Saitama | 51% | ¥23M (about US$153K) | 41% |

## Monthly and yearly costs

| Cost | Typical amount | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Management fee (kanrihi) | ¥8,000 to ¥25,000 per month for a family unit; more with a concierge or resort facilities | Pays for cleaning, staff, elevators, and common utilities |
| Repair reserve (shuzen tsumitatekin) | ¥8,000 to ¥30,000 per month, often rising in older buildings | Funds the 12 to 15 year exterior and roof cycle |
| Parking and bicycle fees | ¥5,000 to ¥40,000 per month for a car space in cities | Often a separate contract, not included with the unit |
| Hot-spring and resort fees | ¥5,000 to ¥20,000 per month in Atami and other resort buildings | Check whether the bath is still operating |
| Fixed asset and city planning tax | Roughly ¥60,000 to ¥250,000 per year on the unit and its land share | Billed yearly to the owner on January 1 |
| Fire and earthquake insurance | From about ¥15,000 per year for a concrete unit | Lower than for wooden houses |

[Get My Free Japan Property Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=apartments_for_sale_in_japan). Tell us your budget, preferred regions, and intended use. We show you where to look first. Free community account. No sales call. Membership and buyer services are optional later choices.

## Six checks on the building

### Building age and code year

Concrete buildings approved after June 1981 meet the new seismic standard. Older towers can still be sound, but ask for the seismic assessment.

### Repair reserve health

Read the long-term repair plan and the reserve balance. A low fee today often means a large special assessment later. This means the lowest monthly fee is not always the lowest cost.

### Land rights

Most condos sit on freehold land shared by owners. Leasehold (shakuchi) units ask less and carry a land rent and an end date.

### Management quality

Check the minutes of the owners association, arrears, and whether a professional manager runs the building.

### Rental and short-term rules

Many buildings ban short-term rental (minpaku). Confirm the bylaws before you plan Airbnb or monthly rentals. Short-term rental is subject to local rules and property-specific review.

### Occupancy and resale demand

A half-empty resort building or an aging single-owner block can be hard to sell. Look at how many units are listed.

## Six things the unit price does not tell an overseas buyer

### You can buy a condo as a foreigner

You hold the unit freehold and a share of the land on the same terms as a Japanese buyer, with no visa or residency condition. You join the owners association automatically. Ownership does not grant a visa.

### The price excludes 6 to 10 percent, then the fees start

Purchase costs sit above the asking price. Then the management fee and repair reserve arrive every month whether you visit or not. Compare units on the ten-year cost, not the asking price.

### Bylaws decide the use

Vacation use is normal. Short-term rental is subject to local rules and building bylaws, and most residential buildings prohibit it. Interior renovation usually needs management approval for floor materials, plumbing routes, and work hours.

### Remote purchase is practical

The disclosure documents, repair plan, and management report answer most questions from abroad. Viewings, offers, and contract day can be handled with remote support through licensed partners and a power of attorney.

### Is the unit still available?

Listings stay online after a unit goes under offer, and units in well-run buildings move fast. Before you plan a trip around one, someone needs to confirm with the Japanese-side agent that it is still on the market.

### Who handles the Japanese side

Agents, the management company, and owners association notices work in Japanese. AkiyaHub coordinates that communication for members in English; licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.

## Where AkiyaHub fits

AkiyaHub is the English-language decision layer between you and the Japanese property market. Not a brokerage, not a listing site. We help overseas buyers research and purchase; licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.

- Understand what your budget can realistically buy, and which areas fit your goal.
- Decide which properties deserve a closer look, what they will really cost, and when to walk away.
- Purchase with remote support from offer to keys. Buyer-paid, zero commission. Licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.

[Get My Free Japan Property Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=apartments_for_sale_in_japan). Tell us your budget, preferred regions, and intended use. We show you where to look first. Free community account. No sales call. Membership and buyer services are optional later choices.

## Buyers who did this, in their own words

Published Google reviews from AkiyaHub members who bought a home in Japan. Every review is public and attributed.

- "We almost gave up trying to buy on our own. Thanks to AkiyaHub, we bought our first house in Japan." Chris W., USA. Google review.
- "Two other real estate agents never heard back after the initial call. AkiyaHub was proactive and reliable from day one." Armando N., International. Google review.
- "We were third in line for the house we really wanted. AkiyaHub's persistence got us accepted." Robert G., USA. Google review.

[Read all verified reviews and buyer stories](https://akiyahub.com/md/proof.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Japan?

Yes. Foreigners can buy condominium units with the same freehold rights as Japanese buyers, and no visa or residency is required. You join the owners association and pay the same monthly fees. Ownership does not grant residency.

### How much is an apartment in Japan?

Asking prices for existing condos run from under ¥10 million (about US$67,000) for older units in regional and resort cities to ¥50 million and above in central Tokyo. Family condos in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo often ask ¥20 million to ¥40 million. Add 6 to 10 percent for purchase costs and budget the monthly fees.

### What is the difference between a mansion and an apartment in Japan?

A mansion is a condominium unit in a reinforced-concrete building that is sold to individual owners. An apato is a unit in a low-rise wooden or light-steel building that is usually rented, and whole apato buildings are sold to investors. Buyers looking for a home to own buy a mansion.

### What monthly fees come with a Japanese condo?

A management fee and a repair reserve, together often ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 per month for a family unit. Parking is usually extra. Resort buildings can add hot-spring or facility fees. Fixed asset tax is billed yearly on top.

### Can I rent out my Japanese apartment on Airbnb?

Only if the building bylaws allow it and you hold the required minpaku registration or hotel license. Most residential condos ban short-term rental. Long-term rental is usually allowed. Our Airbnb in Japan guide explains the rules.

### Are old apartments in Japan safe to buy?

Buildings approved after June 1981 meet the current seismic standard and many older concrete buildings have been assessed or reinforced. Ask for the seismic assessment, the long-term repair plan, and the reserve balance. A well-run 1985 building can be a better buy than a poorly run 2005 one.

### Where are the best cities to buy an apartment in Japan?

Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka offer the deepest markets and the most active resale. Fukuoka, Sapporo, Nagoya, and Kobe offer lower asking prices with strong rental demand. Resort cities like Atami offer low asking prices with high monthly fees. Choose by how you will use the home, then compare fees.

## Important limitations

- AkiyaHub is not a real estate brokerage, property seller, renovation company, or legal, tax, financial, accounting, or immigration adviser.
- We coordinate with appropriately licensed local professionals when regulated work is required.
- "Akiya" means "vacant house." It covers every property type and does not mean free, abandoned, rural, or distressed.
- Buying property in Japan does not itself grant a visa or residency.
- Prices are active asking-price bands, not sale prices. Availability, financing, renovation cost, and investment return are not guaranteed.
- This data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments. It is not a complete census of every property for sale in Japan.
- Public cards show price band, type, size, and year built. Full details are available to AkiyaHub members.

## Sources

- AkiyaHub market data (2026 Q3, active asking prices).
- MLIT, Act on Building Unit Ownership and condominium management guidance.
- MLIT, Private Lodging Business Act (minpaku) rules.
- [Tokyo real estate and homes for sale](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/tokyo.md).
- [Houses for sale in Japan](https://akiyahub.com/md/houses-for-sale-in-japan.md)
- [How much does a house cost in Japan?](https://akiyahub.com/md/house-prices-in-japan.md)
- [How to buy a house in Japan](https://akiyahub.com/md/how-it-works.md)
- [AkiyaHub markdown index](https://akiyahub.com/md/index.md)

## Last verified

Content last verified on 2026-09-04. Market conditions and active inventory may have changed since this date.