--- type: "Location Guide" title: "Minato Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" description: "Minato real estate guide for central Tokyo condos in Azabu, Roppongi, and Shirokane, with current asking prices, land rights, and English support." resource: "https://akiyahub.com/city/minato" tags: - "japan-real-estate" - "akiya" - "buy-a-house-in-japan" - "minato" - "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/minato" title: "Minato Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" --- # Minato Real Estate and Homes for Sale Minato is the international core of Tokyo, with embassy districts, Roppongi and Azabu apartments, and the highest asking prices in Japan. Minato (港区) sits in Tokyo. Foreigners can buy here with no visa and no residency requirement. [Get a free Market Match Snapshot for Minato](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_minato). 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:** ¥73,000,000 (about $487,000) - **Typical entry price:** ¥54,000,000 (about $360,000) - **Share under ¥20M:** 1% - **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 | 1% | Rare | | ¥20M to ¥40M | 12% | Limited | | ¥40M+ | 87% | Broad | ### Under ¥60M: Compact older units Expect one-room and 1LDK units in older buildings, often with leasehold land or high management fees. ### ¥60M to ¥120M: Family condos in established buildings This range opens two and three bedroom units in Azabu, Takanawa, and Shirokane with normal management profiles. ### ¥120M+: Towers, new builds, and rare houses Expect newer high-rise units, renovated premium apartments, and the few detached houses that come to market. ## Why buyers choose this city ### The international address Embassies, international schools, English-speaking clinics, and global offices make Minato the easiest ward for a first Tokyo home. ### A deep condo market Roppongi, Azabu, Akasaka, Shirokane, and the bay towers give buyers more premium units than any other ward. ### Central to everything Haneda is 15 minutes away, and the Yamanote, Hibiya, Namboku, and Oedo lines cross the ward. ## Local areas ### Azabu and Hiroo **Embassy quarter.** Quiet low-rise streets, international supermarkets, and long-established premium apartments. ### Roppongi and Akasaka **Center of business and nightlife.** Towers and mid-rise units near offices, galleries, and late-night dining. ### Shirokane and Takanawa **Residential and green.** Family condos, temples, and the new Takanawa Gateway district on the Yamanote line. ## Property types Condominium units make up almost the entire Minato market. Detached houses are rare and priced on land value, so building age, land rights, and monthly fees shape most searches. ## How AkiyaHub helps here Our Tokyo team compares management profiles, land rights, and building age across Minato units, then arranges local checks before you commit. 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 Minato Market Match](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_minato) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a foreigner buy property in Minato? 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. ### Are there detached houses for sale in Minato? Very few. Most Minato homes are condominium units. The rare detached houses sit in Azabu, Shirokane, and Takanawa and usually ask ¥150 million and above. ### What should I check on a Minato condo? Check land rights, since some premium buildings sit on leasehold land, plus the management fee, repair reserve, planned works, and the building age against the 1981 code. ### What types of homes are for sale in Minato? Minato 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 - [Shibuya real estate guide](./shibuya.md): A neighboring premium apartment market - [Meguro real estate guide](./meguro.md): More houses and lower prices to the west - [Chiyoda real estate guide](./chiyoda.md): The political center with a small condo market - [Shinjuku real estate guide](./shinjuku.md): A major rail hub with quieter residential pockets ## 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 Minato guide](https://akiyahub.com/city/minato) - [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.