Akiya Properties in Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan

296 properties +5 this week

Hofu (防府市 Hōfu-shi) is a city in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan. It is named after its former status as the provincial capital (kokufu 国府) of Suō Province (周防国).

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Market Overview

296
Total Listings
¥100,000
From
¥13,197,879
Average
¥49,900,000
Up to

Properties in Hofu

Showing 99 of 296

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House Apartment 3LDK +3
3
86m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Near Station +2
3
86m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House Apartment 3LDK +3
3
73m²
family_mart convenience store Family Mart - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +4
4
365m²
136m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 15 min walk / 3 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +4
3
237m²
135m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +3
3
179m²
75m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Move-in Ready +4
4
490m²
96m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 9 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy Apartment 1DK Near Station +3
1
30m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy Apartment 1K Move-in Ready +2
1
30m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 6DK Move-in Ready +4
6
312m²
173m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 1 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Move-in Ready +5
977m²
97m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 16 min walk / 3 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Parking +3
5
189m²
87m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 24 min walk / 5 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 6DK Farmhouse +5
6
1,438m²
189m²
family_mart convenience store Family Mart - 10 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 1LDK Traditional House +5
1
1,182m²
88m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 3 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 9DK Move-in Ready +4
9
1,060m²
243m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 38 min walk / 8 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Move-in Ready +5
5
463m²
128m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Akiya Bank +5
4
79m²
108m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 28 min walk / 6 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy Apartment 3LDK Near Station +4
3
73m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Move-in Ready +5
4
249m²
77m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3SLDK Move-in Ready +4
3
338m²
90m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 9 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +2
3
151m²
87m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +4
3
179m²
75m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3SLDK Farmhouse +4
3
227m²
117m²
poplar convenience store Poplar - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4SLDK Move-in Ready +3
4
200m²
116m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy Apartment 3LDK Move-in Ready +5
3
73m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House Seaside Property Renovation Project +3
4
79m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 28 min walk / 6 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House Business Traditional House +3
6
552m²
287m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 2LDK Move-in Ready +8
2
270m²
67m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 59 min walk / 12 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Move-in Ready +8
5
229m²
155m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 2 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Move-in Ready +8
5
463m²
128m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Garden +5
4
298m²
125m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Akiya Bank +4
4
192m²
192m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +6
4
164m²
87m²
family_mart convenience store Family Mart - 21 min walk / 4 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Akiya Bank +3
4
163m²
163m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 3 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Move-in Ready +3
4
338m²
77m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 5 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Renovation Project +2
3
213m²
91m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Akiya Bank +3
5
273m²
98m²
poplar convenience store Poplar - 13 min walk / 3 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 6LDK Akiya Bank +3
6
317m²
112m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 3 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3DK Move-in Ready +5
3
151m²
70m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Akiya Bank +3
5
787m²
96m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 2 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5K Move-in Ready +6
5
409m²
124m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Move-in Ready +4
5
298m²
123m²

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Move-in Ready +4
4
152m²
83m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 1 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +6
4
300m²
145m²

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Renovation Project +4
5
243m²
98m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 13 min walk / 3 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Move-in Ready +3
5
253m²
86m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 8LDK Move-in Ready +7
8
290m²
123m²

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 7DK Akiya Bank +3
7
92m²
54m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 18 min walk / 4 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 11DK Akiya Bank +4
11
5,213m²
213m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 26 min walk / 5 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +6
4
206m²
94m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +5
4
226m²
104m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +3
4
222m²
102m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +4
4
280m²
116m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 9 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4SLDK Near Station +3
4
231m²
116m²
family_mart convenience store Family Mart - 3 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 2LDK Move-in Ready +7
2
270m²
67m²

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +5
4
200m²
115m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +4
4
200m²
116m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3SLDK Off Grid +5
3
204m²
106m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 5 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3SLDK Move-in Ready +4
3
227m²
117m²
poplar convenience store Poplar - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Solar Panels +3
3
235m²
94m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 5 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Move-in Ready +5
5
222m²
131m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3SLDK Move-in Ready +4
3
248m²
78m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4SLDK Move-in Ready +1
4
211m²
107m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 3 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Move-in Ready +3
5
217m²
123m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 5 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 2SLDK Move-in Ready +4
2
238m²
109m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5SLDK Move-in Ready +2
5
486m²
149m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4SLDK Move-in Ready +4
4
341m²
111m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +3
3
224m²
83m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +4
3
179m²
75m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +5
3
237m²
135m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4SLDK Move-in Ready +5
4
192m²
118m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 2LDK Move-in Ready +5
2
172m²
67m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 10 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Garden +4
4
163m²
87m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 3 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3SLDK Move-in Ready +7
3
338m²
90m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 9 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Move-in Ready +4
5
210m²
118m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House Business Traditional House +5
1
1,182m²
88m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Corner Lot +4
4
59m²
63m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Near Station +6
5
365m²
97m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 5 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Move-in Ready +6
5
219m²
111m²
family_mart convenience store Family Mart - 2 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5LDK Akiya Bank +5
5
368m²
147m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 19 min walk / 4 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Garden +5
4
249m²
77m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +4
4
299m²
118m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Move-in Ready +4
5
792m²
187m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 2 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 8DK Traditional House +5
8
194m²
147m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 5 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 6DK Traditional House +6
6
328m²
156m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Garden +4
4
179m²
89m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 9 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Traditional House +7
4
300m²
145m²

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Traditional House +4
5
251m²
95m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 2 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 8DK Traditional House +6
8
362m²
136m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 10 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 9DK Farmhouse +10
9
1,060m²
243m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 25 min walk / 5 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 6DK Move-in Ready +5
6
194m²
147m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 5 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3DK Renovation Project +4
3
199m²
74m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 9 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 3LDK Move-in Ready +4
3
203m²
77m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 11 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4DK Move-in Ready +7
4
863m²
119m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 13 min walk / 3 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Move-in Ready +5
5
206m²
85m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 6 min walk / 1 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 6DK Garden +6
6
436m²
120m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 3 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Traditional House +4
5
178m²
99m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 1 min walk

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 4LDK Move-in Ready +5
4
240m²
115m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 9 min walk / 2 min drive

Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buy House 5DK Move-in Ready +7
5
331m²
101m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 2 min walk
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Market Snapshot

Recent Sales in Hofu

A cleaner view of recent sold pricing, volume, and the kind of inventory actually moving in Hofu.

Avg. Sold Price
¥13,913,593
Sales (12 months)
615
Price Range
¥500,000 – ¥52,500,000
Avg. Days on Market
577
Houses
¥14,386,625
557 sold
Apartments
¥13,140,769
13 sold
Land
¥7,491,471
34 sold

Recently Sold

Hofu, Yamaguchi
Apartment
¥25,900,000
Jun 2026
Size: 71.68m²
Hofu, Yamaguchi
Land
¥17,070,000
Jun 2026
Size: 564m²
Hofu, Yamaguchi
Land
¥3,000,000
Jun 2026
Size: 368m²
Hofu, Yamaguchi
Land
¥4,600,000
Jun 2026
Size: 475m²
Hofu, Yamaguchi
Land
¥4,900,000
Jun 2026
Size: 275m²
Hofu, Yamaguchi
Land
¥3,700,000
Jun 2026
Size: 225m²

What is an akiya in Hofu?

An akiya (空き家) is an abandoned or vacant house in Japan. Hofu has 296 akiya properties currently listed, ranging from traditional Japanese homes to more modern structures. These properties are often available at significantly lower prices than typical real estate.

Can foreigners buy property in Hofu?

Yes, foreigners can freely purchase property in Hofu and anywhere in Japan. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate in Japan. However, buying property does not grant residency rights. We recommend working with a licensed real estate agent familiar with Hofu.

How much do akiya cost in Hofu?

Akiya prices in Hofu vary widely depending on location, condition, and size. Some properties are available for under ¥1,000,000 (around $7,000 USD), while others in better condition or locations may cost more. Some may even be free but require renovation.

What should I know before buying an akiya in Hofu?

Before purchasing an akiya in Hofu, consider: (1) Property condition - many need renovation, (2) Location accessibility, (3) Legal requirements - clear title and no liens, (4) Ongoing costs - taxes, maintenance, utilities, (5) Language barriers - consider a bilingual agent.