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# Houses for Sale in Japan

**For overseas buyers:** See homes on the market now at the prices most overseas buyers actually pay, what your budget buys in each region, and the checks that decide whether a listing can work from abroad.

Foreigners can buy houses, condos, and land anywhere in Japan. Japan places no nationality or residency condition on property ownership, and ownership does not grant a visa. The question for an overseas buyer is where your budget works.

Most AkiyaHub buyers pay under US$100,000 (about ¥15 million) for the home itself. About 41 percent of active listings ask under ¥20 million, and 47 percent are detached houses. If that is your budget, you have real choice outside the big-city centers. The national median across Japan is ¥25M (about US$167K), pulled up by Tokyo and Osaka. Purchase costs add roughly 6 to 10 percent on top of any asking price.

[Get My Free Japan Property Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=houses_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

- [Market facts](#market-facts)
- [Supply by asking-price band](#supply-by-asking-price-band)
- [Asking prices by prefecture](#asking-prices-by-prefecture)
- [Homes worth a look](#homes-worth-a-look)
- [Every kind of home is for sale in Japan](#every-kind-of-home-is-for-sale-in-japan)
- [Six checks that decide whether a listing can work from abroad](#six-checks-that-decide-whether-a-listing-can-work-from-abroad)
- [City and prefecture guides](#city-and-prefecture-guides)
- [Where AkiyaHub fits](#where-akiyahub-fits)
- [Who does what when you buy through AkiyaHub](#who-does-what-when-you-buy-through-akiyahub)
- [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)

## Market facts

- **Market period:** 2026 Q3
- **Median asking price:** ¥25M (about US$167K). Half of active listings ask less. Tokyo and Osaka pull the midpoint up.
- **Lower-price quartile:** ¥14M (about US$93K). One in four listings asks less. This is the band most AkiyaHub buyers purchase in.
- **Share under ¥20M:** 41%. If that is your estimated all-in budget, you have real choice outside the big-city centers.
- **Property mix:** 47% detached houses, 53% condos and apartments. If you want land or renovation potential, start with the detached share.
- **USD conversion rate used:** 150 JPY per USD

Figures summarize active asking prices in AkiyaHub market data across Japan. These are asking prices, not completed sale prices. This data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments. It is not a complete census of every property for sale in Japan.

## Supply by asking-price band

| Price band | Share of active homes | Availability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Under ¥10M | 18% | Limited |
| ¥10M to ¥20M | 23% | Available |
| ¥20M to ¥40M | 35% | Available |
| ¥40M+ | 25% | Available |

## Asking prices by prefecture

| Prefecture | Median asking price | Lower quartile | Under ¥20M | Houses | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wakayama | ¥8M (about US$53K) | ¥5M (about US$33K) | 80% | 80% | [Wakayama guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/wakayama.md) |
| Toyama | ¥10M (about US$67K) | ¥4M (about US$27K) | 80% | 89% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Kagawa | ¥10M (about US$67K) | ¥5M (about US$33K) | 75% | 69% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Tokushima | ¥11M (about US$73K) | ¥5M (about US$33K) | 75% | 77% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Akita | ¥13M (about US$87K) | ¥6M (about US$40K) | 74% | 88% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Yamagata | ¥13M (about US$87K) | ¥6M (about US$40K) | 75% | 90% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Niigata | ¥13M (about US$87K) | ¥5M (about US$33K) | 72% | 68% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Gifu | ¥13M (about US$87K) | ¥7M (about US$47K) | 68% | 83% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Shimane | ¥13M (about US$87K) | ¥6M (about US$40K) | 71% | 84% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Yamaguchi | ¥13M (about US$87K) | ¥6M (about US$40K) | 73% | 79% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Aomori | ¥15M (about US$100K) | ¥7M (about US$47K) | 69% | 93% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Iwate | ¥15M (about US$100K) | ¥7M (about US$47K) | 66% | 71% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Ibaraki | ¥15M (about US$100K) | ¥8M (about US$53K) | 67% | 82% | [Ibaraki guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/ibaraki.md) |
| Gunma | ¥15M (about US$100K) | ¥8M (about US$53K) | 67% | 83% | [Gunma guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/gunma.md) |
| Yamanashi | ¥15M (about US$100K) | ¥7M (about US$47K) | 66% | 88% | [Yamanashi guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/yamanashi.md) |
| Ehime | ¥15M (about US$100K) | ¥7M (about US$47K) | 69% | 76% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Fukushima | ¥16M (about US$107K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 64% | 82% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Mie | ¥16M (about US$107K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 62% | 84% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Tottori | ¥16M (about US$107K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 66% | 78% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Saga | ¥16M (about US$107K) | ¥8M (about US$53K) | 61% | 77% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Oita | ¥16M (about US$107K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 60% | 65% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Tochigi | ¥17M (about US$113K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 61% | 84% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Fukui | ¥17M (about US$113K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 63% | 85% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Nara | ¥17M (about US$113K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 61% | 61% | [Nara guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/nara.md) |
| Kochi | ¥18M (about US$120K) | ¥12M (about US$80K) | 58% | 62% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Nagasaki | ¥18M (about US$120K) | ¥9M (about US$60K) | 56% | 65% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Nagano | ¥19M (about US$127K) | ¥10M (about US$67K) | 54% | 88% | [Nagano guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/nagano.md) |
| Shizuoka | ¥19M (about US$127K) | ¥10M (about US$67K) | 54% | 62% | [Shizuoka guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/shizuoka.md) |
| Miyazaki | ¥19M (about US$127K) | ¥12M (about US$80K) | 54% | 77% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Hokkaido | ¥20M (about US$133K) | ¥11M (about US$73K) | 50% | 49% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Ishikawa | ¥20M (about US$133K) | ¥10M (about US$67K) | 53% | 76% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Okayama | ¥20M (about US$133K) | ¥10M (about US$67K) | 52% | 67% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Kagoshima | ¥20M (about US$133K) | ¥10M (about US$67K) | 52% | 68% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Miyagi | ¥21M (about US$140K) | ¥13M (about US$87K) | 48% | 39% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Shiga | ¥21M (about US$140K) | ¥13M (about US$87K) | 49% | 71% | [Shiga guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/shiga.md) |
| Hyogo | ¥22M (about US$147K) | ¥12M (about US$80K) | 47% | 42% | [Hyogo guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/hyogo.md) |
| Hiroshima | ¥22M (about US$147K) | ¥13M (about US$87K) | 46% | 48% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Fukuoka | ¥22M (about US$147K) | ¥11M (about US$73K) | 47% | 43% | [Fukuoka guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/fukuoka.md) |
| Kumamoto | ¥22M (about US$147K) | ¥14M (about US$93K) | 46% | 63% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Aichi | ¥24M (about US$160K) | ¥15M (about US$100K) | 41% | 39% | [Prefecture overview](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md) |
| Kyoto | ¥24M (about US$160K) | ¥14M (about US$93K) | 44% | 55% | [Kyoto guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/kyoto.md) |
| Chiba | ¥26M (about US$173K) | ¥16M (about US$107K) | 36% | 44% | [Chiba guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/chiba.md) |
| Osaka | ¥26M (about US$173K) | ¥15M (about US$100K) | 38% | 44% | [Osaka guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/osaka.md) |
| Saitama | ¥28M (about US$187K) | ¥18M (about US$120K) | 33% | 42% | [Saitama guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/saitama.md) |
| Kanagawa | ¥36M (about US$240K) | ¥23M (about US$153K) | 20% | 26% | [Kanagawa guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/kanagawa.md) |
| Okinawa | ¥42M (about US$280K) | ¥30M (about US$200K) | 8% | 40% | [Okinawa guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/okinawa.md) |
| Tokyo | ¥53M (about US$353K) | ¥34M (about US$227K) | 10% | 16% | [Tokyo guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/tokyo.md) |

Active asking prices, not sale prices, rounded to the nearest million yen. If your estimated all-in budget is under ¥20 million, start where the Under ¥20M column is above 50 percent.

[Get My Free Japan Property Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=houses_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.

## Homes worth a look

These homes were active in the 2026 Q3 market update and are still on the market, at the prices most of our buyers pay. Full details are available to members, and availability is confirmed before a viewing is planned.

- Under ¥10M condo in [Yokohama](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokohama.md), Kanagawa: built 1971, 3DK, 53.2 m² interior.
- ¥10M to ¥20M house in [Osaka City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/osaka.md), Osaka: built 1991, 4DK, 85.5 m² interior, 41 m² land.
- ¥10M to ¥20M house in [Kyoto City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kyoto.md), Kyoto: built 1990, 3DK+S, 82.2 m² interior, 44 m² land.
- Under ¥10M house in [Funabashi](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/funabashi.md), Chiba: built 1970, 3DK, 55.1 m² interior, 83 m² land.
- Under ¥10M house in [Chiba City](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/chiba.md), Chiba: built 1984, 4LDK, 91.9 m² interior, 178.7 m² land.
- Under ¥10M house in [Yokosuka](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokosuka.md), Kanagawa: built 1981, 4LDK, 85.4 m² interior, 1172.5 m² land.
- Under ¥10M house in [Matsudo](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/matsudo.md), Chiba: built 1975, 3DK, 59.5 m² interior, 60.6 m² land.
- ¥10M to ¥20M house in [Kamakura](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kamakura.md), Kanagawa: built 1972, 4DK, 94.2 m² interior, 172.6 m² land.
- Under ¥10M house in [Atami](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/atami.md), Shizuoka: built 1995, 2LDK, 70.4 m² interior, 184.5 m² land.
- Under ¥10M house in [Nagoya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/nagoya.md), Aichi: built 1992, 2SK, 62.9 m² interior, 73.1 m² land.
- 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.
- Under ¥10M house in [Sagamihara](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sagamihara.md), Kanagawa: built 1980, 3DK, 67.9 m² interior, 121.2 m² land.
- Under ¥10M condo in [Hachioji](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/hachioji.md), Tokyo: built 1992, 1K, 20.1 m² interior.
- Under ¥10M house in [Ichihara](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ichihara.md), Chiba: built 1989, 3SLDK, 70.2 m² interior, 141.3 m² land.
- ¥20M to ¥40M condo in [Shibuya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/shibuya.md), Tokyo: built 1980, 1K, 16.8 m² interior.
- ¥40M+ condo in [Setagaya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/setagaya.md), Tokyo: built 1997, 1LDK, 41.1 m² interior.
- ¥20M to ¥40M condo in [Shinjuku](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/shinjuku.md), Tokyo: built 1967, 3LDK, 57.6 m² interior.
- ¥20M to ¥40M condo in [Ashiya](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ashiya.md), Hyogo: built 1974, 2LDK, 81.3 m² interior.
- ¥20M to ¥40M condo in [Minato](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/minato.md), Tokyo: built 1983, ワンルーム, 17.5 m² interior.
- ¥10M to ¥20M condo in [Kawagoe](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kawagoe.md), Saitama: built 1988, 2LDK, 59.4 m² interior.

## Every kind of home is for sale in Japan

### City condos and apartments

Managed buildings in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and commuter cities. If you want low upkeep between visits, start here, and check monthly fees, repair reserves, and building age.

### Suburban family homes

Detached houses with parking and a garden in rail suburbs. If you want land and space for longer stays, start here, and check road access, rebuilding rights, and renovation needs.

### Newer and modern builds

Homes built after 2000 and new subdivisions near Aqua-Line, Tsukuba Express, and other growth corridors. Lower repair risk, higher entry price. If you want to skip renovation, this is the trade.

### Resort and vacation homes

Sea-view condos in Atami and Izu, mountain homes in Nagano and Yamanashi, and ski-area units in Hokkaido. Check hot-spring fees, winter access, and whether short-term rental use is permitted before you plan on income.

### Older and traditional houses

Pre-1981 houses, kominka, and machiya. Lower asking prices, with structure, access, and renovation work priced separately. If you have renovation comfort and time, the value is real. If not, look at newer stock.

### Akiya of every kind

An akiya is any vacant property in Japan, from a new condo to a farmhouse. The word describes occupancy, not condition or location. Do not filter by the label. Filter by condition and use.

Read more: [Types of houses in Japan](https://akiyahub.com/md/types-of-houses-in-japan.md), [Apartments and condos for sale](https://akiyahub.com/md/apartments-for-sale-in-japan.md), [Traditional houses for sale](https://akiyahub.com/md/traditional-houses-for-sale-in-japan.md), [Lower-priced houses in Japan](https://akiyahub.com/md/cheap-houses-in-japan.md).

## Six checks that decide whether a listing can work from abroad

A listing page shows a price. It does not tell you whether the home is still available, what the price excludes, whether you can use it the way you plan, or who will talk to the seller's agent in Japanese. These six checks do.

### Can you buy? Yes.

Foreigners can own land and buildings outright. No visa or residency is required to buy, and owning does not grant residency. Plan your visa separately.

### What the price excludes

Allow roughly 6 to 10 percent of the asking price for acquisition tax, registration, stamp duty, agent commission, and legal work. Renovation and furnishing come on top. That sum is your estimated all-in budget.

### How you pay

Most overseas buyers pay cash. Japanese mortgages for non-residents are rare, so set your price band from the cash you can commit, not from a loan you may not get.

### Is it still available?

Listings stay online after a home goes under offer. Before you plan a trip around one, the Japanese-side agent needs to confirm it is still on the market and open to an overseas buyer.

### Condition and use

Confirm the seismic code year, roof and structure, utilities, boundaries, and whether the plot can be rebuilt. Vacation use is normal. Short-term rental use is subject to local rules and building bylaws.

### Remote steps and who talks to whom

Viewings, inspections, offers, and contract day can be handled with remote support through licensed partners and a power of attorney where needed. Agents and scriveners work in Japanese, so someone has to carry that communication for you.

## City and prefecture guides

- [Yokohama real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokohama.md)
- [Osaka City real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/osaka.md)
- [Kyoto City real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kyoto.md)
- [Funabashi real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/funabashi.md)
- [Chiba City real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/chiba.md)
- [Yokosuka real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yokosuka.md)
- [Matsudo real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/matsudo.md)
- [Shibuya real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/shibuya.md)
- [Kamakura real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kamakura.md)
- [Atami real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/atami.md)
- [Nagoya real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/nagoya.md)
- [Sapporo real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sapporo.md)
- [Fukuoka City real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/fukuoka.md)
- [Kobe real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kobe.md)
- [Kawasaki real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kawasaki.md)
- [Setagaya real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/setagaya.md)
- [Shinjuku real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/shinjuku.md)
- [Suginami real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/suginami.md)
- [Sagamihara real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sagamihara.md)
- [Hachioji real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/hachioji.md)
- [Ichihara real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ichihara.md)
- [Ashiya real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ashiya.md)
- [Kawagoe real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kawagoe.md)
- [Kashiwa real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kashiwa.md)
- [Kisarazu real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/kisarazu.md)
- [Minato real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/minato.md)
- [Meguro real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/meguro.md)
- [Nakano real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/nakano.md)
- [Chiyoda real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/chiyoda.md)
- [Ota real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ota.md)
- [Sumida real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/sumida.md)
- [Naha real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/naha.md)
- [Uruma real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/uruma.md)
- [Yomitan real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yomitan.md)
- [Ginowan real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/ginowan.md)
- [Otaru real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/otaru.md)
- [Furano real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/furano.md)
- [Niseko real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/niseko.md)
- [Iwakuni real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/iwakuni.md)
- [Misawa real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/misawa.md)
- [Nichinan real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/nichinan.md)
- [Zama real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/zama.md)
- [Hayama real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/hayama.md)
- [Yuzawa real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/yuzawa.md)
- [Karuizawa real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/karuizawa.md)
- [Hakuba real estate guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/cities/hakuba.md)
- [Chiba prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/chiba.md)
- [Saitama prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/saitama.md)
- [Tokyo prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/tokyo.md)
- [Kanagawa prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/kanagawa.md)
- [Ibaraki prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/ibaraki.md)
- [Gunma prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/gunma.md)
- [Osaka prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/osaka.md)
- [Kyoto prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/kyoto.md)
- [Hyogo prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/hyogo.md)
- [Nara prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/nara.md)
- [Shiga prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/shiga.md)
- [Wakayama prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/wakayama.md)
- [Yamanashi prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/yamanashi.md)
- [Nagano prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/nagano.md)
- [Shizuoka prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/shizuoka.md)
- [Fukuoka prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/fukuoka.md)
- [Okinawa prefecture guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefectures/okinawa.md)
- [Japan prefecture buying guide](https://akiyahub.com/md/prefecture-buying-guide.md)

## 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=houses_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.

## Who does what when you buy through AkiyaHub

AkiyaHub is an English-first membership platform for research, education, and transaction support, operated by Kintsugi Group GK. It is not a real estate brokerage, property seller, inspector, law firm, tax adviser, or property manager. Licensed Japanese professionals perform every regulated step, and AkiyaHub coordinates them in English on the buyer's behalf.

| Step | AkiyaHub does | Licensed partners do | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Budget and market fit | Free Market Match Snapshot, all-in cost tools, buyer guides, and English answers from the Japan team. | None required. | AkiyaHub does not give legal, tax, or financial advice. |
| Search | English property database, map search, filters, saved lists, fit scores, and weekly team-sourced shortlists for members who ask. | None required. | AkiyaHub does not own or list the properties. Listings come from Japanese agents and sources. |
| Availability and agent fit | Basic Property Inquiry: the Japan team contacts the seller-side agent to confirm availability and willingness to work with an overseas buyer. | The seller-side licensed agent answers. | This is coordination, not brokerage. |
| Reports and viewings | Comprehensive Reports and visual viewing documentation by the AkiyaHub team or partners. | Home inspectors for structural inspection when you order one. | A viewing is visual documentation, not a home inspection. |
| Offer, contract, and Important Matters Explanation | Offer strategy, bilingual coordination, document explanation in English, and an appointed signer under a transaction-specific power of attorney when you are remote. | A licensed Japanese real estate transaction business conducts the mediation, the Important Matters Explanation, and the contract. | AkiyaHub holds no brokerage license and does not execute contracts. |
| Purchase funds | Explains the flow and timing. AkiyaHub never holds purchase funds. | A licensed Japanese trust company holds the earnest money and the balance and releases them at contract and at closing. | Two-stage release under the escrow partner's terms. |
| Closing and registration | Closing-day coordination, key handover, and introductions to insurance, utilities, and stewardship. | A judicial scrivener registers the title. Tax and legal questions go to licensed professionals. | The title deed arrives 4 to 8 weeks after closing. |
| After the keys | Japan Home Stewardship standard, audits, and coordination with a certified local Steward. | The certified Steward company does the local work. Contractors, property managers, and insurers handle their own services. | AkiyaHub sets and audits the standard and does not manage the home directly. |

## 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 a house in Japan?

Yes. Japan does not require citizenship, residency, or a visa to buy land or a building. You hold the same freehold title as a Japanese buyer. Ownership does not give you the right to live in Japan, so plan your visa separately.

### How much does a house in Japan cost?

Less than most people expect. Most AkiyaHub buyers pay under US$100,000 (about ¥15 million) for the home itself. Active asking prices range from under ¥5 million for older homes in regional towns to well above ¥100 million for central Tokyo houses, and about four in ten listings on the market ask under ¥20 million. Add 6 to 10 percent in purchase costs to get your estimated all-in budget.

### Where can I see houses for sale in Japan in English?

AkiyaHub members search the full AkiyaHub property database in English with map search, filters, saved lists, and fit scores. The public preview on this page shows homes on the market now by price band and type. Most Japanese listing portals publish in Japanese only.

### Is a house with a low asking price in Japan a good buy?

Sometimes. A low asking price often reflects age, location, or repair needs. Judge the estimated all-in budget, including renovation, taxes, insurance, and travel, before you judge the price. Our lower-priced houses guide explains the checks that matter.

### Can I buy a house in Japan without visiting?

Yes, with conditions. Viewings, inspections, offers, and contracts can be handled with remote support through licensed agents, a judicial scrivener, and an appointed signer under a transaction-specific power of attorney. Some sellers and agents still prefer a buyer who visits at least once.

### Is the listing I found still available?

Not necessarily. Japanese listings often stay online after a home goes under offer, and some sellers decline overseas buyers. AkiyaHub members get availability and foreign-buyer fit confirmed with the Japanese-side agent before they plan a viewing or a trip.

### Can I use the house as a vacation home or rent it out?

Vacation use is normal and needs no permit. Short-term rental use is subject to local rules, the national minpaku law, and building bylaws, and many condos prohibit it. Long-term rental is usually allowed. Check the specific property before you count on any rental income.

### Is AkiyaHub a real estate agency?

No. AkiyaHub is the English-language decision layer between you and the Japanese property market: an English-first membership platform for research, education, and transaction support. Licensed Japanese agents, judicial scriveners, and other professionals handle the regulated steps. AkiyaHub is buyer-paid and takes no commission from sellers or agents.

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

In Japanese real estate, a mansion is a reinforced-concrete condominium unit in a managed building, not a large luxury home. A house, or ikkodate, is a detached home on its own land. Our property types guide explains each term you will meet in listings.

## 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).
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Real Estate Brokerage Act guidance.
- Ministry of Finance, reporting of real property acquisitions by non-residents.
- National Tax Agency, real estate acquisition and registration taxes.
- [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.