Cheap Akiya Houses Under $30,000

Looking for an affordable entry into Japanese property? These akiya (vacant houses) are all listed under $30,000 USD — perfect for adventurous buyers on a budget.

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2F 4DK in Nishiyuki Aza Goyama, Minami-cho, Kaibe-gun (Yuki Sta.)

100,000 yen
4

$632

2F 4DK in Nishiyuki Aza Goyama, Minami-cho, Kaibe-gun (Yuki Sta.) 100,000 yen

Goyama, Nishiyuki, Minami-cho, Kaibe-gun
4DK 74.82m² February 1943
Chofumiyazaki-cho, Shimonoseki-shi (Chofu Sta.) 2F 6LDK

900,000 yen
4

$8,204

Chofumiyazaki-cho, Shimonoseki-shi (Chofu Sta.) 2F 6LDK 900,000 yen

Chofumiyazaki-cho, Shimonoseki City
4DK 57.51m² August 1973
Sanyo Onoda-shi, Sanyo 2F 5SDK

900,000 yen
4

$12,672

Sanyo Onoda-shi, Sanyo 2F 5SDK 900,000 yen

Sanyo Onoda City Oaza Tsubuda
9DK 224.78m² January 1973
Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Asa (Asa Station) Single-story building, 3DK

Single-story house 3DK 900,000 yen
4

$12,078

Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Asa (Asa Station) Single-story building, 3DK Single-story house 3DK 900,000 yen

Sanyo Onoda City Oaza Asasa
6DK 172.03m² August 1976
4, Fujio-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Iwakuni (Fujio station) 2F 3LDK

900,000 yen

$5,696

4, Fujio-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Iwakuni (Fujio station) 2F 3LDK 900,000 yen

4, Fujio-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Iwakuni
5LDK 68.59m² February 1964
2, Enoura-cho, Hikoshima, Shimonoseki City
4

$11,840

2, Enoura-cho, Hikoshima, Shimonoseki City

9 minutes walk from "Nagato Furuichi" station on JR Sanin Honsen line.
4K 85.94m² April 1970
Chofu Matsukodakita-machi, Shimonoseki City
2

$11,582

Chofu Matsukodakita-machi, Shimonoseki City

12 minutes by bus from Shimonoseki Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line. 7 minutes walk from Sugita Station.
3DK 60.75m² November 1975
Bus] 4 min. walk from Sukane bureau-mae stop.
4

$11,392

Bus] 4 min. walk from Sukane bureau-mae stop.

3700m walk from Chofu Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line
5DK 59.66m² 2 Chofu Kawabata, Shimonoseki City
Nojima, Hofu City
4

$9,493

Nojima, Hofu City

Hofu-shi, Hofu 2F 11DK Hofu station
5DK 95.33m² October 1978
Iwata, Hikari City
4

$9,600

Iwata, Hikari City

Hofu-shi, HI 2F 4DK 600,000 yen
3K 47.92m² April 1968
Minami-Otsubo Town, Shimonoseki City
4

$9,600

Minami-Otsubo Town, Shimonoseki City

Deguchi-cho, Fuchu City
7DK 145.31m² October 1970
Onoda Line "Onoda Port" station 22 min. walk
4

$9,493

Onoda Line "Onoda Port" station 22 min. walk

JR Sanyo Main Line "Shimonoseki" station 26 min. walk
3LDK 82.23m² Minami-Otsubo Town, Shimonoseki City
JR Sanyo Main Line "Yanai" station 10700m walk
4

$9,600

JR Sanyo Main Line "Yanai" station 10700m walk

Sanyo Onoda City Oaza Onoda
6DK 180.82m² April 1970
Onoda Line "Onoda Port" station 2 min. walk
4

$9,600

Onoda Line "Onoda Port" station 2 min. walk

Oaza Saga, Hirao Town, Kumage-gun
5LDK 149.95m² October 1981
11 minutes walk from "Shimonoseki" station on JR Sanyo Main Line
4

$9,504

11 minutes walk from "Shimonoseki" station on JR Sanyo Main Line

Kitaryuo-cho, Sanyo-Onoda City
4DK 79.33m² Sanyo-Onoda-shi, Tokyo 2F 4DK 480,000 yen
47 minutes by bus from "Kawayama" station on the Nishikigawa Railway Nishikigawa Seiryu Line, 16 minutes walk from Okaguchi stop.
4

$6,329

47 minutes by bus from "Kawayama" station on the Nishikigawa Railway Nishikigawa Seiryu Line, 16 minutes walk from Okaguchi stop.

Ube City, Oaza Higashiyoshibe
4LDK 63.20m² June 1957
JR Sanyo Main Line "Shimonoseki" station 21 min. walk
4

$9,600

JR Sanyo Main Line "Shimonoseki" station 21 min. walk

Shimohata, Miwa-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Iwakuni
3LDK 88.94m² Aburakawa Nakamichi Used house
8 minutes walk from "Tabuse" station on JR Sanyo Main Line
4

$9,600

8 minutes walk from "Tabuse" station on JR Sanyo Main Line

3 Maruyama-cho, Shimonoseki City
5DK 114.80m² September 1966
Oaza-Shimotabuse, Tabuse-machi, Kumage-gun (Tabuse Sta.) 2F 7DK

330,000 yen
4

$9,606

Oaza-Shimotabuse, Tabuse-machi, Kumage-gun (Tabuse Sta.) 2F 7DK 330,000 yen

Korenaga, Okimi-cho, Etajima City
2DK 36.74m² May 1985
2-chome, Sasayama-cho, Ube-shi, Ube (Ubemisaki Sta.) 2F 5DK

300,000 yen
4

$9,544

2-chome, Sasayama-cho, Ube-shi, Ube (Ubemisaki Sta.) 2F 5DK 300,000 yen

2 Sasayama-cho, Ube City
8DK 142.51m² March 1979
Oaza-Shukujima, Kaminoseki-cho, Kumage-gun (Yanai Port station) 2F 5K

200,000 yen
4

$9,366

Oaza-Shukujima, Kaminoseki-cho, Kumage-gun (Yanai Port station) 2F 5K 200,000 yen

Oaza-Shukushima, Kaminoseki Town, Kumage-gun
5SDK 121.22m² September 1983
Oaza-Shukujima, Kaminoseki-cho, Kumage-gun (Yanai Port station) Single story house, 3K

200,000 yen
4

$8,860

Oaza-Shukujima, Kaminoseki-cho, Kumage-gun (Yanai Port station) Single story house, 3K 200,000 yen

Oaza-Shukushima, Kaminoseki Town, Kumage-gun
6DK 110.13m² August 1987
Shimonoseki-shi, Hikoshima Enoura-cho 8-chome (Shimonoseki Sta.) 2F 6LDK

100,000 yen
4

$8,320

Shimonoseki-shi, Hikoshima Enoura-cho 8-chome (Shimonoseki Sta.) 2F 6LDK 100,000 yen

8, Enoura-cho, Hikoshima, Shimonoseki City
3DK 56.70m² 2 minutes walk from Ishibachi Jumonji bus stop by Nanbu Bus
Ube-city, Ube, Japan (Maruo Sta.) Single story house, 4DK

100,000 yen
4

$6,357

Ube-city, Ube, Japan (Maruo Sta.) Single story house, 4DK 100,000 yen

Ube City, Oaza Higashikinami
5DK 66.11m² September 1939

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really buy a house in Japan for under $30,000?

Yes. Many rural akiya (vacant houses) in Japan are listed for under $30,000 USD, sometimes even free. These properties are typically in countryside areas and may need renovation.

What's the catch with cheap akiya?

Most cheap akiya are in rural areas with limited public transport. Some may need significant renovation. Always inspect the property and understand local regulations before purchasing.