Fuji & accessMount 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.
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 actually buy.
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¥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
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 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.
Fuji & access
Hot-spring coastAtami & 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.
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City & lakeHamamatsu & 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 & coastShizuoka 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 springsShuzenji & 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 & teaKakegawa & the tea midlands
The western midlands around Kakegawa’s reconstructed wooden castle: rolling tea plantations, shinkansen access, and notably affordable family homes.
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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 property managers 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.
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