--- type: "Location Guide" title: "Houses for Sale in Shizuoka, Japan | Buy Property in Shizuoka | AkiyaHub" description: "Houses and akiya for sale in Shizuoka, Japan, between Tokyo and Nagoya, with Mount Fuji, the hot-spring beaches of Izu, green tea fields, and a mild Pacific climate. See why foreign buyers choose Shizuoka and start a free Market Match with AkiyaHub." resource: "https://akiyahub.com/shizuoka" tags: - "japan-real-estate" - "akiya" - "buy-a-house-in-japan" - "shizuoka" - "chubu" 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/shizuoka" title: "Houses for Sale in Shizuoka, Japan | Buy Property in Shizuoka | AkiyaHub" --- # Buy a House in Shizuoka, Japan Shizuoka stretches along the Pacific between Tokyo and Nagoya: Mount Fuji to the north, the hot-spring beaches of Izu to the east, tea fields everywhere, and a mild, sunny climate. Foreigners can buy here with no visa required. See what your budget can actually buy. **Shizuoka Prefecture · 静岡県** [Get My Free Market Match Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=shizuoka). 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:** Shizuoka (静岡県) - **Region:** Chubu - **¥20.0M:** median Shizuoka listing price (≈ $127k), Q1 2026 - **36%:** of Shizuoka listings priced under $100k - **~1 hr:** from Shizuoka to Tokyo by shinkansen - **Mt. Fuji:** rising over tea fields and the Suruga Bay coast ## Who this is for Choose Shizuoka if this combination fits what you want: Mount Fuji, the coast, and green tea, halfway to Tokyo. Shizuoka stretches along the Pacific between Tokyo and Nagoya: Mount Fuji to the north, the hot-spring beaches of Izu to the east, tea fields everywhere, and a mild, sunny climate. 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 Shizuoka** ### Mount Fuji, the coast, and green tea, halfway to Tokyo Shizuoka stretches along the Pacific between Tokyo and Nagoya: Mount Fuji to the north, the hot-spring beaches of Izu to the east, tea fields everywhere, and a mild, sunny climate. ### Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay Shizuoka frames Mount Fuji’s southern face above Suruga Bay, with the pine-lined Miho no Matsubara among Japan’s classic Fuji views. ### Solid value with access A Q1 2026 median near ¥20.0M (about $127k) and about 36% of listings under $100k buy real space within shinkansen reach of Tokyo. ### On the Tokaido line The Tokaido shinkansen runs the length of the prefecture, putting Tokyo about an hour away and Nagoya and Kyoto close behind. ### The Izu Peninsula Izu’s beaches, dramatic coastline, diving, and abundant hot springs make eastern Shizuoka one of Japan’s favorite seaside escapes. ### Japan’s tea country Shizuoka grows more green tea than anywhere in Japan; rolling tea fields, mild winters, and a relaxed pace define daily life. ### Coast, country, and akiya From Izu sea-view homes to farmhouses in the tea hills and Hamamatsu’s lakeside west, Shizuoka offers space and affordable akiya. ## Featured areas **Featured areas across Shizuoka** ### From the tea fields below Fuji to the Izu coast Shizuoka runs from Mount Fuji and tea country to the hot-spring coast of Izu and the lively west. Here are a few of the areas buyers ask us about most. ### Mount Fuji & the tea country **Fuji & access** The northern belt around Fuji City and Fujinomiya: tea fields, mountain views, and easy Tokyo access via Mishima and Shin-Fuji on the shinkansen. - **Mount Fuji & the tea country image:** Mount Fuji rising above Fuji City in eastern Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MtFuji%20FujiCity.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/MtFuji%20FujiCity.jpg?width=1000) ### Atami & the Izu coast **Hot-spring coast** Eastern Shizuoka’s hot-spring coast: Atami’s seaside resorts and the Izu Peninsula’s beaches, diving, and onsen, a longtime weekend escape from Tokyo. - **Atami & the Izu coast image:** The coast at Nishikigaura in Atami, eastern Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shizuoka%20Atami%20Nishikigaura.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Shizuoka%20Atami%20Nishikigaura.jpg?width=1000) ### Hamamatsu & the west **City & lake** The western hub around Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana: a lively industrial-and-music city, eel and lake life, and noticeably affordable housing. - **Hamamatsu & the west image:** Hamamatsu Castle in western Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hamamatsu%20castle%20%2836329182852%29.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Hamamatsu%20castle%20%2836329182852%29.jpg?width=1000) ### Shizuoka City & Miho **Capital & coast** The prefectural capital and the port of Shimizu, with the pine-lined Miho no Matsubara peninsula framing Mount Fuji across Suruga Bay. - **Shizuoka City & Miho image:** The Miho no Matsubara pine peninsula with Mount Fuji near Shizuoka City. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Miho%20no%20Matsubara%20and%20Mount%20Fuji%20s2.JPG) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Miho%20no%20Matsubara%20and%20Mount%20Fuji%20s2.JPG?width=1000) ### Shuzenji & central Izu **Hot springs** Central Izu’s historic hot-spring town of Shuzenji, with bamboo groves, a red sacred bridge, and ryokan, a quieter inland alternative to the Izu coast. - **Shuzenji & central Izu image:** The hot-spring town of Shuzenji in central Izu, Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shuzenji%20Onsen%2005.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Shuzenji%20Onsen%2005.jpg?width=1000) ### Kakegawa & the tea midlands **Castle & tea** The western midlands around Kakegawa’s reconstructed wooden castle: rolling tea plantations, shinkansen access, and notably affordable family homes. - **Kakegawa & the tea midlands image:** The reconstructed wooden keep of Kakegawa Castle, western Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kakegawa%20Castle%20Keep%20Tower.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kakegawa%20Castle%20Keep%20Tower.jpg?width=1000) ## Market Match snapshot **Start Here** ### See your Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka after taxes and fees? We estimate the common purchase costs first, then show the realistic property budget you have left to spend in Shizuoka. ### 2. Is Shizuoka realistic for my budget and criteria right now? Your snapshot shows how much of today’s matching Shizuoka 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 the Fuji area and Mishima, the Atami and Izu coast, or Hamamatsu in the west? Your snapshot shows how Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka Fits My Budget](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=shizuoka) ## How it works **Free Market Match** ### Before you browse for months, see if Shizuoka is realistic for you Most buyers start with the wrong question: "How many Shizuoka listings can I scroll?" The better first question is: "Where does my budget actually work in Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka Market Match Tell us your all-in budget, the kind of home you want, your favorite parts of Shizuoka, 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 Shizuoka are strongest for your criteria, smart alternatives, and the next step to take. [Get My Free Market Match Snapshot](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=shizuoka) ## Frequently asked questions **Shizuoka FAQ** ### Buying property in Shizuoka: 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 Shizuoka? Yes. Japan places no restrictions on foreign nationals owning property, so you can buy and own a house or land in Shizuoka (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 Shizuoka 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, Shizuoka included. You do not have to vet anyone yourself. We have already done it. ### “I have no idea which Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka 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: Shizuoka is genuinely affordable. In Q1 2026 about 36% of Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka should I start looking? It depends on your goal. For Mount Fuji views and the fastest Tokyo access, look at Mishima, Numazu, and the Fuji area. For the coast and hot springs, explore Atami and the Izu Peninsula. For an affordable, lively city, consider Hamamatsu and the west. 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=shizuoka) ## 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 Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka, understand what you are buying, and move with confidence. Start with a free Market Match. [See If Shizuoka Fits My Budget](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=shizuoka) ## Image and source attributions - **Hero image:** Mount Fuji rising beyond the Miho no Matsubara pine grove in Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mount%20Fuji%20and%20Miho%20no%20Matsubara%2020151116.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mount%20Fuji%20and%20Miho%20no%20Matsubara%2020151116.jpg?width=1600) - **Market Match background:** Mount Fuji seen from Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mount%20Fuji%2020120909.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mount%20Fuji%2020120909.jpg?width=1600) - **How it works background:** Mount Fuji rising above Shizuoka. [Source and attribution](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mount%20Fuji%2020120909%20b.jpg) | [Rendered image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mount%20Fuji%2020120909%20b.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 Shizuoka guide](https://akiyahub.com/shizuoka) - [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 Shizuoka guide](https://akiyahub.com/shizuoka) 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 Gunma](./gunma.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 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.