--- type: "Location Guide" title: "Chiyoda Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" description: "Chiyoda real estate guide for condos near the Imperial Palace, Bancho, and Kanda, with current asking prices, land rights, and English support." resource: "https://akiyahub.com/city/chiyoda" tags: - "japan-real-estate" - "akiya" - "buy-a-house-in-japan" - "chiyoda" - "tokyo" status: "stable" stale_after: "2026-12-02" generated: by: "process:akiyahub-city-markdown" at: "2026-09-03T14:15:43.170Z" sources: - resource: "https://akiyahub.com/city/chiyoda" title: "Chiyoda Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" --- # Chiyoda Real Estate and Homes for Sale Chiyoda is the political and financial center of Japan, with the Imperial Palace at its heart and a small residential market of condos around Bancho, Kanda, and Akihabara. Chiyoda (千代田区) sits in Tokyo. Foreigners can buy here with no visa and no residency requirement. [Get a free Market Match Snapshot for Chiyoda](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_chiyoda). Free community account. No sales call required. ## Contents - [Market facts](#market-facts) - [What your budget buys](#what-your-budget-buys) - [Why buyers choose this city](#why-buyers-choose-this-city) - [Local areas](#local-areas) - [Property types](#property-types) - [How AkiyaHub helps here](#how-akiyahub-helps-here) - [Frequently asked questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Nearby city guides](#nearby-city-guides) - [Important limitations](#important-limitations) - [Sources](#sources) - [Last verified](#last-verified) ## Market facts - **Market period:** 2026 Q3 - **Median asking price:** ¥75,000,000 (about $500,000) - **Typical entry price:** ¥57,000,000 (about $380,000) - **Share under ¥20M:** 6% - **Property mix:** 0% houses, 100% condos - **USD conversion rate used:** 150 JPY per USD Asking prices are not sale prices. Use these figures to set a budget range, then check the current facts for any property before you make an offer. ## What your budget buys | Price band | Share of listings | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | | Under ¥10M | 0% | None observed | | ¥10M to ¥20M | 6% | Rare | | ¥20M to ¥40M | 10% | Limited | | ¥40M+ | 84% | Broad | ### Under ¥60M: Compact units near Kanda and Akihabara One and two bedroom condos in mixed office and residential streets east of the palace. ### ¥60M to ¥120M: Family condos in Bancho and Kudan Established residential blocks west of the palace with schools, embassies, and quiet streets. ### ¥120M+: Premium and new-build units Newer towers and renovated premium apartments with palace or garden views. ## Why buyers choose this city ### The center of the map Tokyo Station, the Imperial Palace, the Diet, and the major banks all sit inside the ward. ### Every line meets here Shinkansen, JR, and most subway lines pass through Tokyo, Otemachi, or Akihabara. ### Stable demand A small supply of homes and constant office demand keep resale liquid. ## Local areas ### Bancho and Kudan **Residential west.** Quiet condo streets near the palace moat, schools, and Yasukuni. ### Kanda and Jimbocho **Bookshops and offices.** Mixed-use blocks with compact condos and easy access to Otemachi. ### Akihabara and Iwamotocho **East side.** Newer condos near the electronics district and the Sobu line. ## Property types Chiyoda has the smallest residential stock of the 23 wards and nearly all of it is condominium units. Buyers compare building age, land rights, management quality, and the mix of offices in the block. ## How AkiyaHub helps here Our Tokyo team compares the small Chiyoda residential stock with Minato and Bunkyo alternatives, then checks land rights and building management. AkiyaHub is an advisory, education, research, and transaction-support platform. We coordinate licensed Japanese professionals, and we do not act as a real estate brokerage. [Start your Chiyoda Market Match](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_chiyoda) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a foreigner buy property in Chiyoda? Yes. Japan does not require citizenship or residency to own real estate. Ownership does not give you a visa, and financing, tax, and document needs depend on your situation. ### Can I find a house in Chiyoda? Almost never. Chiyoda has the smallest residential population of the 23 wards and nearly all homes are condominium units. Buyers who want a house look to Bunkyo, Meguro, or Setagaya. ### Is Chiyoda a good base for a part-time Tokyo home? Yes for buyers who want the shinkansen and every subway line within minutes. Supply is small and prices are high, so compare Bancho with Minato and Bunkyo units before you decide. ### What types of homes are for sale in Chiyoda? Chiyoda listings can include city condos or apartments, detached houses, family homes, and older properties. The mix changes by area, station access, building age, condition, and asking price. ## Nearby city guides - [Minato real estate guide](./minato.md): The international core with more premium units - [Shinjuku real estate guide](./shinjuku.md): A major rail hub with residential pockets - [Sumida real estate guide](./sumida.md): Old east Tokyo at much lower prices - [Shibuya real estate guide](./shibuya.md): A premium apartment market to the southwest ## 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 does not necessarily mean free, abandoned, rural, or distressed. - Buying property in Japan does not itself grant a visa or residency. - Property availability, price, financing, renovation cost, and investment return are not guaranteed. - Confirm important legal, contract, tax, financial, and immigration decisions with qualified professionals. ## Sources - [Full visual Chiyoda guide](https://akiyahub.com/city/chiyoda) - [Buy a house in Tokyo](/md/prefectures/tokyo.md) - [Buy a house in Japan](/md/buy-a-house-in-japan.md) - [AkiyaHub markdown index](/md/index.md) ## Last verified Content last verified on 2026-09-03. Market conditions and active inventory may have changed since this date.