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Kansai (関西) is the western region of the main Japanese island of Honshu, second only to Kanto region of Eastern Japan in population. The area is also known as Kinki (近畿) District, literally "near the capital" (referring to ancient capital Nara and Kyoto), and its three big cities - Kyoto (京都), Osaka (大阪), and Kobe (神戸) - as Keihanshin (京阪神).
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Family Mart - 10 min walk / 2 min drive
Mini Stop - 26 min walk / 5 min drive
Lawson - 7 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive
Mini Stop - 47 min walk / 9 min drive
Circle K - 21 min walk / 4 min drive
Seven Eleven - 10 min walk / 2 min drive
Lawson - 52 min walk / 10 min drive
Lawson - 32 min walk / 6 min drive
Lawson - 10 min walk / 2 min drive
Seven Eleven - 1 min walk
Family Mart - 8 min walk / 2 min drive
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Circle K - 12 min walk / 2 min drive
Daily Yamazaki - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 21 min walk / 4 min drive
Lawson - 47 min walk / 9 min drive
Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 8 min walk / 2 min drive
Family Mart - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson Store 100 - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Circle K - 6 min walk / 1 min drive
Sunkus - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 8 min walk / 2 min drive
Lawson - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson Store 100 - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 8 min walk / 2 min drive
Seven Eleven - 8 min walk / 2 min drive
Seven Eleven - 6 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 9 min walk / 2 min drive
Sunkus - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson - 7 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson Store 100 - 3 min walk
Lawson - 7 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 16 min walk / 3 min drive
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An akiya (空き家) is an abandoned or vacant house in Japan. Kansai has 24,764 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 Kansai 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 Kansai.
Akiya prices in Kansai 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 Kansai, 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.
