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There are currently 23 properties available in Shimamoto, Japan, including 15 houses, 8 apartments, 1 land plots, 1 rentals.
Foreigners can freely buy property anywhere in Japan with no restrictions on ownership. Akiya Japan connects buyers with Teritoru, our licensed real estate partner, for purchase and aftersales support. For the full national inventory, browse all houses for sale in Japan — updated daily across all 47 prefectures.
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Family Mart - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Sunkus - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 6 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson - 12 min walk / 2 min drive
Lawson - 12 min walk / 2 min drive
Lawson - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Sunkus - 3 min walk
Family Mart - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
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Market Snapshot
A cleaner view of recent sold pricing, volume, and the kind of inventory actually moving in Shimamoto.
An akiya (空き家) is an abandoned or vacant house in Japan. Shimamoto has 23 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.
Yes, foreigners can freely purchase property in Shimamoto 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 Shimamoto.
Akiya prices in Shimamoto 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.
Before purchasing an akiya in Shimamoto, 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.
