Region

Akiya Properties in Chubu Region, Japan

21,780 properties available

About Chubu

Chūbu (中部) is the central region of Japan's Honshu island, located at the border between West Japan and East Japan. There are many high-altitude mountains, such as Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps. The food culture is different for each region.

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Chubu Property Market Overview

21,780
Total Properties
¥330,000
Lowest Price
¥28,478,750
Average Price
¥298,000,000
Highest Price

Statistics based on currently listed properties. Prices in Japanese Yen.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chubu

What is an akiya in Chubu?

An akiya (空き家) is an abandoned or vacant house in Japan. Chubu has 21,780 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 Chubu?

Yes, foreigners can freely purchase property in Chubu 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 Chubu.

How much do akiya cost in Chubu?

Akiya prices in Chubu currently range from approximately ¥330,000 (around $2,200 USD) to ¥298,000,000. The average listing price is around ¥28,478,750. Some properties may even be available for free or near-free, though they typically require significant renovation.

What should I know before buying an akiya in Chubu?

Before purchasing an akiya in Chubu, consider: (1) Property condition - many akiya need renovation, (2) Location accessibility - rural properties may be far from amenities, (3) Legal requirements - ensure clear title and no liens, (4) Ongoing costs - property taxes, maintenance, and utilities, (5) Language barriers - consider hiring a bilingual agent. We recommend visiting the property in person before purchasing.

Properties in Chubu

Showing 1-24 of 21,789

23-Year-Old 3SLDK Detached House for Sale in Tsu, Mie - Main Image
¥23,990,000
Today

Tsu, Mie Prefecture

Buy House Move-in Ready Garden Near Station House Akiya Bank Gas Heating/Cooking Terrace Renovated Parking
3
245m²
154m²
circle_k convenience store Circle K - 2 min walk
7K House in Toyama's Chayamachi - 124.73 sqm with Parking - Main Image
¥3,980,000
Added 22 days ago

Toyama, Toyama Prefecture

Buy House House Akiya Bank Corner Lot Gas Heating/Cooking Needs Renovation Parking Quiet Area
7
129m²
125m²
circle_k convenience store Circle K - 5 min walk
10LDK House with Onsen Rights on 3305 sqm Land in Izu City - Main Image
¥42,800,000
Added 37 days ago

Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture

Buy House Mountain Property Large Property Hot Spring House Parking Rural Quiet Area
10
3,306m²
1,218m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 6 min walk
6-Bedroom House with Basement in Shizuoka's Aoi Ward - Main Image
¥22,000,000
Added 52 days ago

Aoi, Shizuoka Prefecture

Buy House Large Property Near Station House Gas Heating/Cooking Parking Well Water Septic System Quiet Area
6
164m²
184m²
mini_stop convenience store Mini Stop - 5 min walk
1927 Wooden House on Large Plot in Joetsu City, Niigata - Main Image
¥2,000,000
Added 59 days ago

Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Farmhouse Mountain Property Renovation Project Large Property Budget Friendly Garden House Akiya Bank Septic System Rural
10
541m²
250m²
New Build 2SLDK House in Tateyama Town, Toyama - Main Image
¥58,200,000
Added 65 days ago

Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture

Buy House Garden House New Build Modern House Parking Rural Quiet Area
2
398m²
99m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 10 min walk
3LDK House for Sale in Fujinomiya with Large Land - Main Image
¥44,000,000
Added 65 days ago

Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture

Buy House Large Property House Corner Lot Parking Rural
3
691m²
228m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 12 min walk
7LDK Traditional House on Large Plot in Sakai City, Fukui - Main Image
¥10,000,000
Added 66 days ago

Sakai, Fukui Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Large Property Near Station House Corner Lot Gas Heating/Cooking
7
612m²
171m²
lawson convenience store Lawson - 12 min walk
Spacious 7DK Countryside House on Large Plot in Nagano - Main Image
¥5,900,000
Added 67 days ago

Nagano, Nagano Prefecture

Buy House Farmhouse Large Property Garden House Akiya Bank Parking Septic System Storage Shed Rural
7
17,818m²
186m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 17 min walk
2005 3DK House on 931m² Land in Hokuto City, Yamanashi - Main Image
¥19,800,000
Added 74 days ago

Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture

Buy House Large Property House Akiya Bank Rural
3
932m²
115m²
daily_yamazaki convenience store Daily Yamazaki - 25 min walk
Spacious 3LDK House on Large Plot in Chino, Nagano - Main Image
¥6,800,000
Added 77 days ago

Chino, Nagano Prefecture

Buy House Garden House Corner Lot Detached House Parking Well Water Rural Quiet Area
3
310m²
170m²
daily_yamazaki convenience store Daily Yamazaki - 22 min walk
3LDK Mountain House in Atami with Optional Onsen Access - Main Image
¥27,800,000
Added 79 days ago

Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Mountain Property Hot Spring
3
155m²
105m²
family_mart convenience store Family Mart - 4 min walk
Historic 1912 Cultural Property with Hot Springs in Shizuoka - Main Image
¥298,000,000
Added 82 days ago

Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Large Property Garden Hot Spring House Gas Heating/Cooking Panoramic View Quiet Area Historic
16
9,177m²
387m²
circle_k convenience store Circle K - 20 min walk
Mineral Hot Spring Mountain Retreat in Gujo City - Main Image
¥20,000,000
Added 85 days ago

Gujo, Gifu Prefecture

Buy Business Mountain Property Business Large Property Guesthouse Potential Hot Spring Akiya Bank Gas Heating/Cooking Panoramic View Rural Quiet Area
456m²
493m²
circle_k convenience store Circle K - 34 min walk
Azumino House with Private Onsen and Large Land - Main Image
¥15,000,000
Added 98 days ago

Azumino, Nagano Prefecture

Buy House Mountain Property Large Property Garden Hot Spring House Akiya Bank Gas Heating/Cooking Terrace Parking Rural Quiet Area
3
1,008m²
82m²
circle_k convenience store Circle K - 4 min walk
Traditional 5K House in Itoigawa Near Station - Main Image
¥18,500,000
Added 163 days ago

Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Near Station
5
193m²
124m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 3 min walk
1915 Wooden House in Niigata with 6DK Layout - Main Image
¥13,800,000
Added 170 days ago

Akiba, Niigata Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Large Property
6
975m²
181m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 27 min walk
Traditional house in Hida's Kamioka district - Main Image
¥500,000
Added 178 days ago

Hida, Gifu Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House
163m²
111m²
daily_yamazaki convenience store Daily Yamazaki - 8 min walk
Traditional 3DK House in Tōmi City with Mountain Views - Main Image
¥10,990,000
Added 179 days ago

Tomi, Nagano Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Mountain Property Large Property
3
647m²
73m²
seven_eleven convenience store Seven Eleven - 16 min walk
Sea-view RC home in Sakai City, Fukui - Main Image
¥11,800,000
Added 182 days ago

Sakai, Fukui Prefecture

Buy House Seaside Property Large Property
6
509m²
212m²
circle_k convenience store Circle K - 1 min walk
1968 Traditional 8DK House in Imizu, Toyama - Main Image
¥6,500,000
Added 192 days ago

Imizu, Toyama Prefecture

Buy House Traditional House Large Property Budget Friendly
8
560m²
147m²
family_mart convenience store Family Mart - 7 min walk