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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$29,995

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2-chome, Inazu, Otsu-shi (Ishiyama Sta.) 2F 3K

3.3 million yen
4

$21,120

2-chome, Inazu, Otsu-shi (Ishiyama Sta.) 2F 3K 3.3 million yen

2, Inazu, Otsu City
3K 46.40m² June 1971
Suehiro-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman (Hirata Sta.) 2F 8DK

3,280,000 yen
4

$20,992

Suehiro-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman (Hirata Sta.) 2F 8DK 3,280,000 yen

Suehiro-cho, Omihachiman City
8DK 94.21m² March 1972
Muraki, Maibara-shi (Omi Nagaoka Sta.) 2F 9K

3.2 million yen
4

$20,480

Muraki, Maibara-shi (Omi Nagaoka Sta.) 2F 9K 3.2 million yen

Muraki, Maibara City
9K 215.58m² Hirosaki-shi, Hirosaki City, Oaza Hamanomachi Higashi 5-chome Used house
Kurozu 1-chome, Otsu-shi, Shiga (Ishiyamadera Sta.) 2F 3DK

3.2 million yen
4

$20,480

Kurozu 1-chome, Otsu-shi, Shiga (Ishiyamadera Sta.) 2F 3DK 3.2 million yen

1 Kurozu, Otsu City
3DK 53.46m² November 1978
Shinjo, Maibara-shi, Chiba (Maibara Sta.) 2F 9DK

3,000,000 yen
4

$19,200

Shinjo, Maibara-shi, Chiba (Maibara Sta.) 2F 9DK 3,000,000 yen

Shinjo, Maibara City
9DK 89.25m² Uenoyama, Ogura, Kaminoyama City
Aioi-shi, Asahi 4-chome (Aioi Sta.) 2F 3SK

1.3 million yen
3

$8,320

Aioi-shi, Asahi 4-chome (Aioi Sta.) 2F 3SK 1.3 million yen

4 Asahi, Aioi City
3SK 76.85m² April 1958
Matogata-cho, Matogata, Himeji-city (Matogata station) Single story house, 4DK

1,280,000 yen
4

$8,192

Matogata-cho, Matogata, Himeji-city (Matogata station) Single story house, 4DK 1,280,000 yen

Matogata, Matogata Town, Himeji City
4DK 74.58m² May 1971
2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor 9DK

1,250,000 yen
4

$8,000

2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor 9DK 1,250,000 yen

Misa, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun
9DK 167.00m² October 1966
4DK (Tsurui Sta.), single story house, 4DK, Kanzaki-gun, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun

1,250,000 yen
4

$8,000

4DK (Tsurui Sta.), single story house, 4DK, Kanzaki-gun, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun 1,250,000 yen

Kanzaki, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun
4DK 60.00m² October 1966
Funatsu-cho, Himeji-city (Mizoguchi station) 2F 8SLDK

1,200,000 yen
2

$7,680

Funatsu-cho, Himeji-city (Mizoguchi station) 2F 8SLDK 1,200,000 yen

Funatsu-cho, Himeji City
8SLDK 243.53m² January 1900
Matsueda, Izushi Town, Toyooka City (Ehara Station) 2F 5DK

1,200,000 yen
4

$7,680

Matsueda, Izushi Town, Toyooka City (Ehara Station) 2F 5DK 1,200,000 yen

Matsueda, Izushi Town, Toyooka City
5DK 78.50m² January 1884
Amachi, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Amachi station) 2F 6SDK

1,200,000 yen
4

$7,680

Amachi, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Amachi station) 2F 6SDK 1,200,000 yen

Amachi, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun
6SDK 176.86m² February 1969
Toyooka-shi, Toyooka Tochimoto, Hidaka-cho (Ehara station) 2F 1DK

1,180,000 yen
4

$7,552

Toyooka-shi, Toyooka Tochimoto, Hidaka-cho (Ehara station) 2F 1DK 1,180,000 yen

Tochimoto, Hidaka-cho, Toyooka City
1DK 30.60m² January 1997
2F 9K, Kosa, Yoka-cho, Yabu-city

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

2F 9K, Kosa, Yoka-cho, Yabu-city 1,000,000 yen

Kosa, Yoka-cho, Yabu City
9K 161.63m² April 1921
Minato, Minami-Awaji-shi, Kanagawa 2F 6DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Minato, Minami-Awaji-shi, Kanagawa 2F 6DK 1,000,000 yen

Minato, Minami-Awaji City
6DK 61.15m² January 1962
Himeji-shi, Himeji 4DK (Himeji Sta.) Single story house

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Himeji-shi, Himeji 4DK (Himeji Sta.) Single story house 1,000,000 yen

Azumino, Yumemae-cho, Himeji City
4DK 66.18m² June 1973
Miyata, Katsuhara-ku, Himeji-city (Aboshi station) 2F 1LDK

1,000,000 yen
3

$6,400

Miyata, Katsuhara-ku, Himeji-city (Aboshi station) 2F 1LDK 1,000,000 yen

Miyata, Katsuhara-ku, Himeji City
1LDK 98.53m² November 1968
Okuyama, Himeji-city (Oigari Sta.

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Okuyama, Himeji-city (Oigari Sta. 1,000,000 yen

Okuyama, Himeji City
2DK 50.87m² May 1977
2F 5LDK in Manoura, Ieshima-cho, Himeji-city (Shikama Sta.)

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

2F 5LDK in Manoura, Ieshima-cho, Himeji-city (Shikama Sta.) 1,000,000 yen

Maura, Ieshima-cho, Himeji City
5LDK 110.81m² September 1977
Toyooka-shi, Toyooka (Toyooka Station) 2F 6DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Toyooka-shi, Toyooka (Toyooka Station) 2F 6DK 1,000,000 yen

Jonan Town, Toyooka City
6DK 125.60m² January 1922
Nakakukumago, Taka-machi, Taka-gun (Nishiwaki station) Single story house, 5DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Nakakukumago, Taka-machi, Taka-gun (Nishiwaki station) Single story house, 5DK 1,000,000 yen

Mako, Naka-ku, Taka-cho, Taka-gun
5DK 28.92m² \"Pre-owned building built in 2015/ in good condition! Quiet residential area by the park♪
Yura 3-chome, Sumoto-shi, Sumoto 2F 4K

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Yura 3-chome, Sumoto-shi, Sumoto 2F 4K 1,000,000 yen

3 Yura, Sumoto City
4K 89.31m² July 1977
Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso-city (Harima-Shingu Sta.) 2F 4K

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso-city (Harima-Shingu Sta.) 2F 4K 1,000,000 yen

Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso City
4K 102.74m² Shinmei-cho, Tsuruoka City
3-chome, Higashi-shiriike-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe-shi, Kobe (Karimo Sta.) 2F 3DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

3-chome, Higashi-shiriike-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe-shi, Kobe (Karimo Sta.) 2F 3DK 1,000,000 yen

3, Higashi-shiriike-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe City
3DK 46.76m² December 1926

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.