--- type: "Location Guide" title: "Houses for Sale in Gunma, Japan | Buy Property in Gunma | AkiyaHub" description: "Houses and akiya for sale in Gunma, Japan, a land of famous hot springs and mountains in northern Kanto, with some of the best value within shinkansen reach of Tokyo. See why foreign buyers choose Gunma and start a free Market Match with AkiyaHub." resource: "https://akiyahub.com/gunma" tags: - "japan-real-estate" - "akiya" - "buy-a-house-in-japan" - "gunma" - "kanto" status: "stable" stale_after: "2026-10-25" generated: by: "process:akiyahub-prefecture-markdown" at: "2026-07-27T16:40:48.595Z" sources: - resource: "https://akiyahub.com/gunma" title: "Houses for Sale in Gunma, Japan | Buy Property in Gunma | AkiyaHub" --- # Buy a House in Gunma, Japan Gunma is landlocked northern Kanto: famous onsen towns, dramatic mountains, and rich history, with prices among the most attainable within shinkansen reach of Tokyo. Foreigners can buy here with no visa required. See what your budget can actually buy. **Gunma Prefecture · 群馬県** [Get My Free Market Match Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=gunma). Free community account. No sales call required. No obligation. ## Contents - [Key facts](#key-facts) - [Who this is for](#who-this-is-for) - [Why buyers choose this prefecture](#why-buyers-choose-this-prefecture) - [Featured areas](#featured-areas) - [Market Match snapshot](#market-match-snapshot) - [How it works](#how-it-works) - [Frequently asked questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Important limitations](#important-limitations) - [Final call to action](#final-call-to-action) - [Image and source attributions](#image-and-source-attributions) - [Sources](#sources) - [Related guides](#related-guides) - [Last verified](#last-verified) ## Key facts - **Prefecture:** Gunma (群馬県) - **Region:** Kanto - **¥14.8M:** median Gunma listing price (≈ $94k), Q1 2026 - **55%:** of Gunma listings priced under $100k - **~50 min:** from Takasaki to Tokyo by shinkansen - **Kusatsu:** one of Japan’s most celebrated hot-spring towns ## Who this is for Choose Gunma if this combination fits what you want: Hot springs, mountains, and some of the best value near Tokyo. Gunma is landlocked northern Kanto: a land of famous onsen towns, dramatic mountains, and rich history, with prices among the most attainable within shinkansen reach of Tokyo. AkiyaHub can help if you need English-language support, remote coordination, all-in budget guidance, due diligence, or a clearer comparison of active inventory across Japan. ## Why buyers choose this prefecture **Why buyers choose Gunma** ### Hot springs, mountains, and some of the best value near Tokyo Gunma is landlocked northern Kanto: a land of famous onsen towns, dramatic mountains, and rich history, with prices among the most attainable within shinkansen reach of Tokyo. ### Legendary hot springs Gunma is onsen country. Kusatsu, often ranked Japan’s top hot spring, plus Ikaho, Minakami, and Shima, mean a soak in mineral water is part of everyday life here. ### Exceptional value With a Q1 2026 median near ¥14.8M (about $94k) and 55% of listings under $100k, Gunma is one of the most affordable markets within easy reach of Tokyo. Akiya can be remarkably cheap. ### Shinkansen to Tokyo From Takasaki, the Joetsu and Hokuriku shinkansen reach Tokyo in about 50 minutes, so even a rural Gunma base stays connected to the capital. ### Mountains and the outdoors Tanigawadake, Mount Akagi, Mount Haruna, and the Oze highlands offer hiking, skiing, rafting, and hot-spring towns tucked into the valleys. ### Real history The UNESCO-listed Tomioka Silk Mill helped build modern Japan, and Gunma’s castle towns and the famous Takasaki daruma add deep local character. ### Space and countryside akiya Gunma is farm-and-mountain country with plenty of room: large traditional houses, gardens, and abundant akiya inventory at prices hard to find closer to Tokyo. ## Featured areas **Featured areas across Gunma** ### From the Kusatsu hot springs to the Tomioka silk mill Gunma is hot-spring and mountain country with deep history and standout value. Here are a few of the areas buyers ask us about most. ### Kusatsu Onsen **Top hot spring** One of Japan’s most celebrated hot-spring resorts, centered on the steaming Yubatake field. A mountain town that draws visitors year-round. - **Kusatsu Onsen image:** The Yubatake hot-water field at the center of Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:251128%20Yubatake%2C%20Kusatsu%2009.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/251128%20Yubatake%2C%20Kusatsu%2009.jpg?width=1000) ### Ikaho Onsen **Classic onsen town** A classic hot-spring town built around a famous 365-step stone stairway on the slopes of Mount Haruna, with retro charm and easy access from Takasaki. - **Ikaho Onsen image:** The famous stone-step street of Ikaho Onsen, Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ikaho%20Onsen%20Ishidan%2001.JPG) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ikaho%20Onsen%20Ishidan%2001.JPG?width=1000) ### Takasaki & Maebashi **Cities & shinkansen** Gunma’s urban core and shinkansen gateway: Takasaki, home of the giant Byakue Kannon and the daruma tradition, and the capital Maebashi, both about 50 minutes from Tokyo. - **Takasaki & Maebashi image:** The Byakue Daikannon statue overlooking Takasaki, Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Takasaki%20Kannon%206.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Takasaki%20Kannon%206.jpg?width=1000) ### Tomioka & the countryside **Heritage & akiya** Rural southwestern Gunma, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill, surrounded by farm valleys, castle-town history, and affordable countryside akiya. - **Tomioka & the countryside image:** The historic Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomioka%20Silk%20Mill%20East%20Cocoon%20Warehouse05.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tomioka%20Silk%20Mill%20East%20Cocoon%20Warehouse05.jpg?width=1000) ### Oze & the northern highlands **National park** Oze National Park’s vast highland marsh, famous for its wooden walkways, alpine flowers, and pristine wetlands, is one of Japan’s great hiking destinations. - **Oze & the northern highlands image:** The highland marsh and boardwalks of Oze National Park, Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ozegahara%2076.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ozegahara%2076.jpg?width=1000) ### Lake Haruna **Caldera lake** A crater lake beneath Mount Haruna, ringed by hot springs and forest, a cool-summer retreat just above the Ikaho onsen town. - **Lake Haruna image:** Lake Haruna beneath Mount Haruna in Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Haruna04.JPG) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Haruna04.JPG?width=1000) ## Market Match snapshot **Start Here** ### See your Gunma numbers before you do anything else This is what you need BEFORE you spend any money. It is free, and once you see your Market Match snapshot numbers, you can decide for yourself whether the paid tools are worth it. **Offer:** Free, no sales call, no obligation ### 1. Can my budget actually work in Gunma after taxes and fees? We estimate the common purchase costs first, then show the realistic property budget you have left to spend in Gunma. ### 2. Is Gunma realistic for my budget and criteria right now? Your snapshot shows how much of today’s matching Gunma inventory fits your budget and criteria, so you can see whether it’s a strong search market or a tight one before you commit. ### 3. Where in Japan are my best odds right now? Weighing Takasaki and Maebashi, the Kusatsu and Ikaho hot-spring towns, or the rural valleys? Your snapshot shows how Gunma fits today’s market overall, then ranks it against other areas of Japan so you can see where your odds are strongest. ### 4. What should I change to unlock better options? Get plain-English guidance on the budget, location, and criteria tweaks that open up more realistic options. [See If Gunma Fits My Budget](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=gunma) ## How it works **Free Market Match** ### Before you browse for months, see if Gunma is realistic for you Most buyers start with the wrong question: "How many Gunma listings can I scroll?" The better first question is: "Where does my budget actually work in Gunma right now?" A free Market Match answers that first, so you spend your time on homes that are realistic instead of dead ends. ### Step 1: Join the free AkiyaHub community Create a free community account so your answers and snapshot are saved in one place. No sales call required to see your results. ### Step 2: Run your Gunma Market Match Tell us your all-in budget, the kind of home you want, your favorite parts of Gunma, and how flexible you are on location and condition. It takes just a few minutes. ### Step 3: See if your budget and areas line up Get a clear read before you browse: whether your budget fits your target areas, which parts of Gunma are strongest for your criteria, smart alternatives, and the next step to take. [Get My Free Market Match Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=gunma) ## Frequently asked questions **Gunma FAQ** ### Buying property in Gunma: your questions, answered Buying property in Japan is complex. Your experience doesn’t have to be. Here are the worries we hear most from foreign buyers, and how AkiyaHub handles each one. ### Can foreigners buy a house in Gunma? Yes. Japan places no restrictions on foreign nationals owning property, so you can buy and own a house or land in Gunma (or anywhere in Japan) regardless of your nationality. You do not need to be a Japanese citizen, a resident, or hold any visa to purchase. Ownership is freehold and permanent, the same rights a Japanese buyer receives, including the right to sell, rent, renovate, or pass it on. One thing to note: buying property does not by itself grant you a visa or residency, but it also does not require one. ### “Everything is in Japanese and I can’t be there.” Our team lives and works in Japan and speaks native Japanese. They attend every meeting, handle every call, and translate every document, so you stay in English the whole way. You are never passed off to a random agent: one team, the entire way, from anywhere in the world. ### “I don’t know who to trust with my money.” All purchase funds flow through a licensed escrow trust account, not a personal wire to someone you have never met. We show you your true all-in cost in Gunma before you commit and walk you through every payment in plain English. ### “I’m afraid of buying a problem I can’t see.” We coordinate due diligence across our private network of 300+ vetted partners: licensed agents, judicial scriveners, renovation contractors, and home stewards across all 47 prefectures, Gunma included. You do not have to vet anyone yourself. We have already done it. ### “I have no idea which Gunma properties are actually worth it.” Use our Property Intelligence scores, heat maps, train-line overlays, and advanced filters to find real opportunities yourself. Or skip the search entirely and let our team source Gunma properties for you based on your budget, criteria, and goals. ### “I’m overseas and have no idea how to do this remotely.” We handle remote viewings, contract day, closing, and handover on your behalf. That is over 200 hours of work per property, all done by our team, so you do not have to fly to Japan or figure out a single step on your own. ### Can I get a mortgage as a foreign buyer? Financing is difficult without Japanese residency and local income, so most overseas buyers purchase in cash. The good news: Gunma is genuinely affordable. In Q1 2026 about 55% of Gunma listings were priced under $100k, so a cash purchase is realistic, especially for akiya and homes in the countryside and smaller cities. We’ll help you map your true all-in budget before you fall in love with a listing. ### Where in Gunma should I start looking? It depends on your goal. For city amenities and the fastest shinkansen access, look at Takasaki and Maebashi. For a hot-spring lifestyle, consider Kusatsu, Ikaho, or Minakami. For mountains and the outdoors, explore the northern valleys. For the cheapest countryside akiya, look at Tomioka and the rural southwest. A free Market Match shows where your budget and criteria fit today’s active listings. [Get My Free Market Match Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=gunma) ## Important limitations - Property ownership does not grant a visa or residency status in Japan. - Financing can be difficult without Japanese residency and local income. Many overseas buyers need sufficient cash for the property and purchase costs. - Listing prices, availability, exchange-rate examples, travel times, taxes, fees, and market percentages can change. Confirm current figures and conditions before making a decision. - Akiya and older homes can require substantial inspections, repairs, renovation, insurance review, and legal due diligence. - Area descriptions are an orientation, not a substitute for property-specific professional advice or an in-person assessment. ## Final call to action ### You don’t need more Gunma listings. You need the right one. The goal is not to scroll houses forever. It is to find a home that fits your budget and your life in Gunma, understand what you are buying, and move with confidence. Start with a free Market Match. [See If Gunma Fits My Budget](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=gunma) ## Image and source attributions - **Hero image:** The peaks of Tanigawadake above the Minakami valley in Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tanigawadake%20Minakami%20Gunma%20Japan.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tanigawadake%20Minakami%20Gunma%20Japan.jpg?width=1600) - **Market Match background:** The hot-spring town of Ikaho on the slopes of Mount Haruna, Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ikaho%20Onsen%2002.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ikaho%20Onsen%2002.jpg?width=1600) - **How it works background:** Steam rising from the Yubatake hot-water field in Kusatsu, Gunma. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:251128%20Yubatake%2C%20Kusatsu%2016.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/251128%20Yubatake%2C%20Kusatsu%2016.jpg?width=1600) Featured-area image links are also provided with each area above. Wikimedia Commons file pages contain the available creator, license, and attribution details. ## Sources - [Full visual Gunma guide](https://akiyahub.com/gunma) - [AkiyaHub guide to buying a house in Japan](/md/buy-a-house-in-japan.md) - [AkiyaHub markdown index](/md/index.md) Listing-price and inventory figures are directional observations from AkiyaHub internal listing analysis for the period stated in each metric. They are not appraisals. Currency equivalents and active inventory change over time, so confirm current figures before making a purchase decision. Figures are dated to the periods shown, and market conditions can change. Check the [full visual Gunma guide](https://akiyahub.com/gunma) for the latest published context and updates before making a decision. ## Related guides - [Buy a house in Chiba](./chiba.md) - [Buy a house in Saitama](./saitama.md) - [Buy a house in Tokyo](./tokyo.md) - [Buy a house in Kanagawa](./kanagawa.md) - [Buy a house in Ibaraki](./ibaraki.md) - [Buy a house in Osaka](./osaka.md) - [Buy a house in Kyoto](./kyoto.md) - [Buy a house in Hyogo](./hyogo.md) - [Buy a house in Nara](./nara.md) - [Buy a house in Shiga](./shiga.md) - [Buy a house in Wakayama](./wakayama.md) - [Buy a house in Yamanashi](./yamanashi.md) - [Buy a house in Nagano](./nagano.md) - [Buy a house in Shizuoka](./shizuoka.md) - [Buy a house in Fukuoka](./fukuoka.md) - [Buy a house in Japan](/md/buy-a-house-in-japan.md) - [All AkiyaHub markdown resources](/md/index.md) ## Last verified Content last verified on 2026-07-27. Market conditions and active inventory may have changed since this date.