Mount Fuji views
Fuji Five Lakes
Kawaguchiko and the lakes at Fuji’s northern foot: postcard mountain views, lakeside cabins, hot springs, and a four-season resort lifestyle within reach of Tokyo.
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Helping foreigners buy property in Japan
Helping foreigners buy property in Japan
Yamanashi Prefecture · 山梨県
Buy a House in Yamanashi, Japan
Yamanashi is Tokyo’s mountain backyard: Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan’s leading wine and fruit country, and clear-air valleys, all at prices a fraction of the capital’s. Foreigners can buy here with no visa required. See what your budget can buy.
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¥14.8M
US$94K
median Yamanashi listing price, Q1 2026
53%
of Yamanashi listings priced under $100k
Mt. Fuji
on its doorstep, with the Fuji Five Lakes
~90 min
from Kofu to Tokyo by limited express
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 Yamanashi with the rest of Japan: house prices by prefecture and city, houses for sale across Japan, and lower-priced houses in Japan.
Mount Fuji, wine country, and big value near Tokyo
Yamanashi is Tokyo’s mountain backyard: Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan’s leading wine and fruit country, and clear-air valleys, at prices a fraction of the capital’s.
Mount Fuji on your doorstep
Yamanashi holds the northern face of Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes, with Kawaguchiko’s lake views among the most famous in Japan.
Strong value
With a Q1 2026 median near ¥14.8M (about US$94K) and 53% of listings under $100k, Yamanashi is far cheaper than Tokyo, and rural akiya can be very affordable.
Japan’s wine and fruit capital
The Koshu and Katsunuma valleys are the heart of Japanese winemaking, surrounded by vineyards, peach and grape orchards, and farm-to-table living.
Close to Tokyo
Limited express trains reach Tokyo from Kofu in about 90 minutes, so a mountain home in Yamanashi stays within reach of the capital.
Clear skies and clean air
Yamanashi is one of Japan’s sunniest prefectures, ringed by mountains, with the Southern Alps and Shosenkyo Gorge for hiking and hot springs.
Space and akiya
From lakeside cabins to farmhouses in the fruit valleys, Yamanashi offers room, gardens, and akiya at prices hard to find this close to Tokyo.
From the Fuji Five Lakes to the wine valleys
Yamanashi pairs Mount Fuji scenery with vineyards and orchards, all close to Tokyo. Here are a few of the areas buyers ask us about most.
Capital & orchards
Kofu & the fruit valleys
The capital Kofu sits in a sunny basin ringed by mountains and orchards, the prefecture’s urban hub and the gateway to its peach and grape country.
Vineyards
Katsunuma wine country
Katsunuma and Koshu form the birthplace of Japanese wine: hillsides of vineyards, dozens of wineries, and farmhouses amid the vines, an hour and a half from Tokyo.
Mountain temple
Minobu & the south
Southern Yamanashi’s Mount Minobu is home to Kuonji, the head temple of Nichiren Buddhism, amid deep forests, hot springs, and the upper Fuji river valley.
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Buying property in Yamanashi: your questions, answered
Get clear answers about ownership, remote buying, financing, due diligence, and choosing the right part of Yamanashi.
Can foreigners buy a house in Yamanashi?
Foreign buyers can own land, houses, and condominiums in Yamanashi, 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 Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi home after common purchase costs.
Where in Yamanashi should I start looking?
It depends on your goal. For Mount Fuji views and a resort lifestyle, look at Kawaguchiko and the Fuji Five Lakes. For city amenities, consider the capital Kofu. For vineyards and orchards, explore Katsunuma and Koshu. For mountains and hot springs, look toward the Southern Alps and Shosenkyo. A free Market Match shows where your budget and must-haves fit current homes.
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