Fuji & access
Mount Fuji & the tea country
The northern belt around Fuji City and Fujinomiya: tea fields, mountain views, and easy Tokyo access via Mishima and Shin-Fuji on the shinkansen.
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Helping foreigners buy property in Japan
Shizuoka Prefecture · 静岡県
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 buy.
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¥20.0M
US$127K
median Shizuoka listing price, 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
Current asking prices across Japan, shown in yen and USD. USD amounts use the November 2, 2026 reference rate of ¥157.64 per US$1.
Plan your full budget: home price plus 6 to 10 percent for purchase costs, repairs, and first-year costs.
Compare Shizuoka with the rest of Japan: house prices by prefecture and city, houses for sale across Japan, and lower-priced houses in Japan.
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 US$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.
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.
Hot-spring coast
Atami & the Izu 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.
City & lake
Hamamatsu & the west
The western hub around Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana: a lively industrial-and-music city, eel and lake life, and noticeably affordable housing.
Capital & coast
Shizuoka City & Miho
The prefectural capital and the port of Shimizu, with the pine-lined Miho no Matsubara peninsula framing Mount Fuji across Suruga Bay.
Hot springs
Shuzenji & central Izu
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.
Castle & tea
Kakegawa & the tea midlands
The western midlands around Kakegawa’s reconstructed wooden castle: rolling tea plantations, shinkansen access, and notably affordable family homes.
City real estate guides in Shizuoka
Each Shizuoka city guide shows current asking prices, the house and condo mix, local areas, and homes on the market now. If you already know the city you want, start there. If not, compare two or three by the Under ¥20M share.
Shizuoka area guides
Go deeper on neighborhoods, connected cities, transport, housing, and daily life before you choose where to search. These guides answer the questions a listing cannot.
See how your budget matches homes in Shizuoka
Start with a free budget and location check. See the Shizuoka price ranges that fit, the areas with stronger options, and the changes that could open more homes.
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About $70,000 for the home
of $85,000
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That one change adds about 30% more matching homes under your budget.
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Buying property in Shizuoka: your questions, answered
Get clear answers about ownership, remote buying, financing, due diligence, and choosing the right part of Shizuoka.
Can foreigners buy a house in Shizuoka?
Foreign buyers can own land, houses, and condominiums in Shizuoka, with or without residency.
Can I complete the purchase in English?
Yes. AkiyaHub can coordinate Japanese calls, meetings, questions, and documents while you work with our team in English.
How will I know the full cost and payment steps?
See the expected purchase costs in Shizuoka and each payment step before you commit. Purchase funds go through a licensed escrow trust account.
See exactly where your money goesWho can check the property before I buy?
AkiyaHub can coordinate local agents, legal specialists, inspectors, renovation contractors, and home stewards through a network of 300+ partners we vetted ourselves.
How do I find the right Shizuoka property?
Compare areas and homes with price data, Property Intelligence scores, maps, rail access, and advanced filters. You can search yourself or ask AkiyaHub to source homes that fit your plan.
Can I buy while I am outside Japan?
We coordinate viewings, questions, documents, closing preparation, and handover while you are outside Japan.
Can I get a mortgage as a foreign buyer?
Most overseas buyers purchase in cash. Set your cash and financing plan first, then use the free Snapshot to see what remains for a Shizuoka home after common purchase costs.
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 must-haves fit current homes.
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