AkiyaHub Membership Pricing
Know if your Japan property dream is realisticbefore you spend serious money overseas
AkiyaHub shows you where your budget works, how many options you really have, and what it will cost all-in, then gives you the tools and roadmap to go from “someday Japan” to a real purchase.
Unlock all tools, search, and roadmap
Start with our free Japan Market Match Snapshot. Upgrade only if your dream looks realistic and you want to take it seriously.
How AkiyaHub Works
Start free. Upgrade only when it makes sense.
Run your Japan Market Match Snapshot
Before you spend a cent on flights, listings, or membership, see if your dream is even realistic for your budget and the areas you care about.
- Is your budget and area realistic? See instantly, without sales pressure.
- How many real listings roughly match your criteria right now?
- What is limiting you? Budget, area, condition, or expectations.
- What small changes unlock more options so you know where to flex?
No purchase necessary. Free account, free Snapshot.
Move from research to a real plan
If your Snapshot looks promising and you are serious about owning in Japan in the next 12 to 24 months, Membership turns “maybe” into a step-by-step plan.
- Full search and filters against the live inventory behind your Snapshot.
- True all-in cost tools: purchase, taxes, fees, and renovation ranges in one place.
- A clear 10-step roadmap from “interested” to “owner.”
- Eligibility for full support from our team when you’re ready to move on a property. Our bilingual team can coordinate inquiries, due-diligence reports, viewings, and offer/contract/closing with licensed agents on your behalf. Billed separately, only when you use them.
Unlock all tools, search, and roadmap
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Simple Pricing
One membership. Everything you need to move forward.
A single price for the tools, roadmap, and Japan-based team that turn research into ownership.
Annual Membership
3 Property Intelligence credits for proprietary fair-market scoring1 on properties you are considering.
1 Basic Property Inquiry credit (~$79 value) so our bilingual team can engage the correct licensed agent on your behalf for your first serious property. See what it includes
Billed as $228 once a year.
The value equation: a low monthly membership weighed against a serious purchase in a foreign country. Less than one short flight delay, in exchange for clarity on the biggest purchase of your life.
We take zero commission or kickbacks from agents or sellers. Learn why that matters.
Cancel anytime from your account. No phone calls. No pressure.
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Your Japan team, not a pushy agent
We help foreigners and non-Japanese speakers buy homes and investment properties in Japan. We are not a real estate brokerage5. We are an advisory and support platform that provides tools, education, and transaction coordination on your behalf through one bilingual team.
AkiyaHub is not a real estate agency5 and we don’t own or list the properties you see. That’s intentional.
Our job is to be your boots-on-the-ground team in Japan, to help you see what’s truly available for your budget, understand the tradeoffs, and move through a complex process safely and confidently.
Our bilingual team coordinates buyer-side licensed partners and seller-side licensed agents across all 47 prefectures on your behalf. Legal paperwork and English companion guides4 come to you through AkiyaHub. Because we’re not tied to a single agency or inventory, we’re free to:
- Surface properties that fit your criteria, not push whatever’s on our books.
- Tell you when a property looks risky or unrealistic.
- Help you walk away from bad deals without worrying about “losing a listing.”
You stay in control of your decisions. We make sure you have the information, context, and support to make them wisely in the Japanese market.
Zero commission. Zero kickbacks.Truly on your team.
We take no commission and no kickbacks from any agent or seller. Whether you buy a ¥3M akiya or a ¥30M house, what we earn from you does not change.
You pay us for membership and any fixed-price services you request so we can help you reach the outcome you described to us: the right property, the right call, or no deal at all.
That’s why we’ll tell you when to walk away, push back on a bad listing, or cheer for the smaller option when that fits your goals.
Our incentives are 100% aligned with yours, not with “closing a deal.” That’s why everything on AkiyaHub works the way it does.
Our job is helping you get the best outcome for you, even when that means not buying.
Japan-based, bilingual, and on your side
Our core team lives and works in Japan and operates in both English and Japanese every day. Behind the scenes, we:
- Coordinate with licensed agents, municipalities, and other Japanese parties in Japanese on your behalf.
- Deliver legal paperwork to you with English companion guides and context alongside originals4.
- Coordinate property viewings2 and key milestones with your goals in mind.
You communicate with our bilingual team. We handle the Japanese-side coordination on your behalf.
Strategy questions and platform guidance are included with membership. Coordination with licensed agents on a specific property is a separate paid service, handled through our bilingual team, billed only when you use it.
Real member story
From new member to homeowner in 4 weeks
Member to homeowner in 4 weeks, now multiple properties
The situation
Joe P. joined AkiyaHub as a member serious about buying in Japan. He needed more than listings. He needed our team to guide him from membership through closing and the handover that follows.
What our team did
- Helped him close on his first house within 4 weeks of becoming a member
- Connected him with an insurance agent, contractor, and property manager after closing
- Sent staff to meet him for keys and documents handover on both his first and second properties
The outcome
He closed on multiple properties in Japan and says the membership was worth every cent he paid, with support that did not stop at closing.
Joe P.
🇺🇸 United States
“Within 4 weeks of becoming a member, I closed on my first house. After closing, AkiyaHub helped me get connected with an insurance agent, a contractor, and a property manager. After closing my first and second properties, AkiyaHub sent staff members to meet me each time to hand over the keys and documents. For me, the membership was worth every cent I paid.”
4 wks
First close
2+
Properties
100%
Worth it
What Membership Unlocks
Discover. Decide. Act.
The tools and team that turn “Japan-curious” into “Japan homeowner.”
Discover
Find real, matching properties
Live Map Search & Filters
Browse properties across Japan with filters tuned for foreign buyers: budget, renovation tolerance, area type, and more.
AI Property Feed
Personalized property matches that learn what you like and skip the listings you don’t.
Property Radar
Our proprietary scoring engine ranks listings against your criteria, so the best-fit properties surface first instead of you scrolling through hundreds of irrelevant ones.
Quick Search
Lightweight area-snapshot search alongside the 3D map and AI feed when you just want a fast read on a region.
Saved Properties
Heart properties as you go to build a private shortlist; come back, compare, and refine.
Decide
Get clarity on real costs
Property Intelligence
Proprietary fair-market scoring on individual properties1 so you don’t overpay.
All-in Cost Tools
See approximate total cost ranges (purchase + standard fees + estimated renovation) before you commit emotionally or financially.
Area & Strategy Guides
Member-only breakdowns of regions and common strategies (vacation home vs income property vs primary home).
Act
Move from browsing to buying
Your Journey: 10-Step Roadmap
Every step from “I like this house” to closing day, with linked tools at each stage.
Message Center with our Japan team
Message our Japan-based bilingual team in English for strategy, process, and platform questions as you plan. (Engaging licensed agents on a specific property is a separate paid service, coordinated by our bilingual team. See below.)
Optional paid services (pay-as-you-go)
When you find a property worth pursuing, start with a Basic Property Inquiry (included as a credit with annual membership), then add other à la carte services only if you need them: Comprehensive Report pre-contract research3, viewings2, and offer/contract/closing coordination with licensed parties. These are priced separately from the subscription. Pay only when you choose to use them.
What your membership includes, and what costs extra
We want this crystal clear so there are no surprises.
Included with the subscription
Tools, education, and team access for planning
- Full search, filters, Property Radar, and the AI Property Feed
- 3 Property Intelligence credits on signup (monthly or annual) for proprietary fair-market scoring1
- Annual members: 1 Basic Property Inquiry credit (~$79 value). See what it includes
- All-in cost calculators, Your Journey roadmap, and 100+ member guides
- Message center access to our Japan team for strategy and process questions
Optional paid services (à la carte)
When you want us actively working on a specific property
- Basic Property Inquiry (~$79): your low-cost filter before deeper research. We engage the correct licensed agent as your bilingual coordinator. See what it includes
- Comprehensive Report: detailed pre-contract research on a specific property3
- Property Viewings2, plus offer, contract, and closing coordination with licensed parties
- Fully done-for-you home-search and purchase programs
Membership gives you everything you need to plan and decide, plus starter credits to test a real listing. Additional paid services come in only when you want our bilingual team coordinating licensed agents and other Japanese parties on your behalf beyond that first verification step.
Your first real listing test
Verify before you invest your time
Basic Property Inquiry (~$79, or included as an annual membership credit)
Basic Inquiry is not just a data pull. It is the low-cost filter that helps you avoid wasting time and money on a dead listing or a seller who will not work with a foreign buyer. Before you pay for deeper research, we engage the correct licensed agent as your bilingual coordinator to confirm the basics, warm up the communication, and find out whether the seller/listing side is realistically open to proceeding with an overseas buyer. You work with us; we handle the Japanese-side communication.
- Availability, current price, ownership type, rebuildability, verified address, and important agent notes
- Whether the seller and listing agent are open to a foreign buyer, one of the most common blockers in Japan
- Early context on price changes, buyer restrictions, or friction before you commit to reports or viewings
- Starts the relationship in Japanese so the licensed agent sees a serious, prepared overseas buyer represented by our team, not a cold inquiry
Many agents in Japan hesitate with overseas buyers because of language barriers, unfamiliar paperwork, and perceived risk. We use our local credibility, cultural fluency, and relationship-building process to help position you as a serious buyer before you decide whether to move forward with deeper due diligence. We’re here to help you clarify and achieve the Japan property outcome you’re working toward. Basic Property Inquiry is one early checkpoint: confirming whether a listing is worth your time before deeper research and coordination.
Everything else your membership unlocks
Beyond search and decision tools, you get the full AkiyaHub ecosystem for living, planning, and connecting in Japan.
More value, same membership price
We've added 100+ features since launch and have never raised our subscription price. We ship new tools and improvements every month, so you keep getting more capability and better outcomes for the same fee.
Planning to live in Japan?
Compare visa pathways, gather missing facts, and prepare better questions for an immigration attorney. Plus interactive Japanese-language flashcards so you can pick up the basics on your own time.
An active 40,000-member community
You are not alone. Ask questions, share wins, and get answers from members who already closed. Weekly challenges, featured properties, expert and community answers in Discussions, meet fellow buyers in Introductions, and in-person meet-ups (often in Japan) through Events.
More tools that make the platform work
Quick Search for a fast area read alongside the 3D map and AI feed, Saved Properties to build your shortlist, weekly Featured Properties to spot standout listings, and platform announcements and notifications so you never miss what matters.
Fit Check
Who Membership is for (and who should stay free)
Membership is perfect if you…
- Want a vacation home, primary home, or income property in Japan within the next 12 to 24 months.
- Don’t speak Japanese and want one place to see real options and understand the process.
- Care about avoiding costly mistakes with taxes, renovation, or “too good to be true” listings.
- Prefer a clear roadmap over piecing random advice together from YouTube and blogs.
Stick with a free account if you…
- Are purely browsing with no real budget or timeline yet.
- Just want to read about Japan and look at a few example properties.
- Don’t mind figuring out agents, paperwork, and expectations on your own later.
- Are comfortable handling everything in Japanese yourself, or fine relying on translation tools and accepting the higher risk of miscommunications and cultural blind spots that can come with that.
Our free articles, data reports, and Market Match Snapshot are likely all you need for now.
Real members. Real outcomes. Real proof.
Don’t take our word for it. Read reviews from members who actually closed on homes in Japan with our team.
Common Questions
The questions everyone asks before joining
Do I need to live in Japan or speak Japanese?
Is this for vacation homes or investment properties?
Both. During signup and in Market Match, you tell us your goal (vacation, primary residence, or income property). The tools, content, and property matches and guidance adapt to help you find and evaluate properties that fit that goal.
I’m just starting out. Is it too early for membership?
If you have a realistic budget and want to own in Japan in the next 1–2 years, membership helps you move from random research to a clear plan. If you have no budget or timeline yet, start with a free account and run your Market Match Snapshot first.
What does the subscription actually include, and what costs extra?
Every membership includes the full platform plus 3 Property Intelligence credits1 on signup. Annual members also receive 1 Basic Property Inquiry credit (~$79 value). That inquiry is your first real-world test on a listing: our bilingual team engages the correct licensed agent to confirm availability, price, and whether the seller will work with a foreign buyer. Additional services (Comprehensive Report pre-contract research3, viewings2, and offer/contract/closing coordination with licensed parties) are pay-as-you-go when you choose to use them.
Can I still buy without using your higher-priced services?
Yes. Most members use the membership tools and add only the cheapest pay-as-you-go services as they need them (a basic inquiry here, a report there). Our fully done-for-you home-search and purchase programs are an optional upgrade for members who want our bilingual team coordinating the process end-to-end with licensed parties on their behalf.
Why is there a paid membership at all?
We take zero commission or kickbacks from agents or sellers. What you pay us is membership and fixed-price services you request, not a cut tied to the property price. Learn why that matters.
Curious about who runs AkiyaHub?
Learn more about our mission
AkiyaHub is owned and operated by Kintsugi Group GK, a Japanese company in Tokyo. Read about our philosophy, our team, and the legal structure behind the platform.
Read our company storyWhat do I do next?
Ready to move from “someday Japan” to an actual plan?
Create a free account, run your Market Match Snapshot, and when it looks promising, upgrade to Membership to act on it. A low monthly membership, weighed against one of the biggest decisions you’ll make abroad. The math is easy.
Unlock all tools, search, and roadmap
Cancel anytime. No phone calls. No surprises.
Important notes
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Property Intelligence: Proprietary fair-market scoring reflects AkiyaHub’s interpretation of market data, not a formal appraisal or valuation.
- 2.
Property Viewings: Viewings provide visual documentation only, not a professional home inspection. Property Viewing terms.
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Comprehensive Reports: Reports are detailed pre-contract research on a specific property, not the binding Important Matters Explanation (重要事項説明) required at contract. Report terms.
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Companion guides: We provide English companion guides and context alongside legal originals. These are not certified translations and do not constitute legal advice.
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Platform role: AkiyaHub is not a real estate brokerage and does not provide brokerage, legal, financial, appraisal, or certified translation services.
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