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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Hachinohe-shi, Hachinohe Oaza-Ishikawa-cho Aza Kikyono (Mutsu Ichikawa Sta.) 2F 4DK

3.8 million yen
4

$24,320

Hachinohe-shi, Hachinohe Oaza-Ishikawa-cho Aza Kikyono (Mutsu Ichikawa Sta.) 2F 4DK 3.8 million yen

Aza Kikyono, Ichikawa-cho, Hachinohe City
4DK 107.91m² June 1972
\An excellent and airy location with a great view! /Tours are welcome!
4

$25,600

\An excellent and airy location with a great view! /Tours are welcome!

2 Shiozawa-cho, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
5LDK 129.59m2 July 1986
Recommended for a relaxing country life! Shiraiwa elementary school and Shirasawa junior high school
3

$21,120

Recommended for a relaxing country life! Shiraiwa elementary school and Shirasawa junior high school

Tanaka, Shiraiwa, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture
7LDK+S(納戸) 321.29m2 May 1972
There are many windows on the east side of the house and it gets a lot of sunlight! The leaves of the trees on the east side of the house provide a natural curtain.
3

$25,600

There are many windows on the east side of the house and it gets a lot of sunlight! The leaves of the trees on the east side of the house provide a natural curtain.

71 Aza-Aramachi, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
3DK 72.71m2 July 1999
JR Oga Line "Kamijita" station 13 min. walk
3

$28,800

JR Oga Line "Kamijita" station 13 min. walk

Mochiyachi, Tenno, Niigata City
8DK 144m2 Keirin-cho, Noshiro City
Aza Zoukenohana, Odate City
3

$25,600

Aza Zoukenohana, Odate City

19 min. walk from "Higashidaikan" station on the JR Hanawa Line [bus available], 7 min. walk from "Hosojyoku-mae" bus stop.
7LDK 180.43m2 Mochiyachi, Tenno, Niigata-shi, Niigata Single story house, 4DK 2.3 million yen
Shinya Senba-cho, Akita City
3

$25,600

Shinya Senba-cho, Akita City

JR Hetsu Main Line "Shinya" station 34 min. walk
4DK 93.98m2 Shinya Senba-cho, Akita City
Ioka, Nishime, Nishime-cho, Yurihonjo-shi
3

$24,320

Ioka, Nishime, Nishime-cho, Yurihonjo-shi

JR Hetsu Main Line "Nishime" station 2900m walk
5DK 57.89m2 Ioka, Nishime, Nishime-cho, Yurihonjo-shi
Yamamoto-gun, Happo-cho, Yamamoto-gun, Hachimori Aza-Takinoma
3

$21,504

Yamamoto-gun, Happo-cho, Yamamoto-gun, Hachimori Aza-Takinoma

12-minute walk from Takinoma Station on the JR Ono Line [bus available], 3-minute walk from Shimotakinoma bus stop.
11DK 362.98m2 Yamamoto-gun, Happo-cho, Yamamoto-gun, Hachimori Aza Takinoma
Maeyachi, Hirasawa, Nikaho City
3

$18,560

Maeyachi, Hirasawa, Nikaho City

JR Hetsu Main Line "Nigaho" station 1300m walk
5DK 109.88m2 Maeyachi, Hirasawa, Nikaho City
Unzen Kamimachiya, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku City
2

$16,000

Unzen Kamimachiya, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku City

JR Tazawako Line "Kakunodate" station 36 min. walk
6K 117.9m2 Unzen Kamimachiya, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku City
2F 7K, Nishimonouchi Aza Kamigawara, Hago-cho, Ogatsu-gun (Yuzawa Sta.)

2,000,000 yen
3

$6,400

2F 7K, Nishimonouchi Aza Kamigawara, Hago-cho, Ogatsu-gun (Yuzawa Sta.) 2,000,000 yen

Aza Kamigawara, Nishimonai, Hago-cho, Ogatsu-gun
7DK+2S(納戸) 221.89m2 Aza Kamigawara, Nishimonai, Hago-cho, Ogatsu-gun
<A bargain property! Within walking distance to school.
4

$25,600

<A bargain property! Within walking distance to school.

Kaminodai, Itsukumi-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture
3DK+S(納戸) 92.76m2 April 1988
Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Yokamachi, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 6DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Yokamachi, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 6DK 1.5 million yen

Kurikoma Iwagasaki Yonkamachi, Kurihara City, Kurikoma
6DK 145.46m² November 1970
Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Muikamachi, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 5K

Kurikoma Iwakesaki Rokkamachi
4

$9,600

Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Muikamachi, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 5K Kurikoma Iwakesaki Rokkamachi

Kurikoma Iwagasaki Muikamachi, Kurihara City
5K 57.85m² Hirosaki-shi, Hirosaki City, Oaza Hamanomachi Higashi 5-chome Used house
Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Kamishoji, Kurikoma-shi, Kurihara (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 4DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Kamishoji, Kurikoma-shi, Kurihara (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 4DK 1.5 million yen

Kurikoma Iwagasaki Kamikoji, Kurihara City, Kurikoma
4DK 136.69m² April 1958
Osaki-shi, Sambongi Sakamoto Aza Tateyama (Furukawa Sta.) Single story building, 4DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Osaki-shi, Sambongi Sakamoto Aza Tateyama (Furukawa Sta.) Single story building, 4DK 1.5 million yen

Tateyama, Sanbongi Sakamoto, Osaki City
4DK 119.70m² September 1977
Osaki-shi, Iwadeyama Aza Ninokou (Iwadeyama station) 2F 4K

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Osaki-shi, Iwadeyama Aza Ninokou (Iwadeyama station) 2F 4K 1.5 million yen

Niinokou, Aza Niinokou, Iwadeyama, Osaki-shi, Japan
4K 80.55m² March 1948
3-chome, Izumi-cho, Ishinomaki-shi (Ishinomaki Sta.) 2F 6K

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

3-chome, Izumi-cho, Ishinomaki-shi (Ishinomaki Sta.) 2F 6K 1.5 million yen

3 Izumi-cho, Ishinomaki-shi
6K 56.70m² October 1966
Matsuyama, Osaki-shi, Matsuyama Sengoku Aza Matsuyama (Matsuyama-cho Station) Single story house 5K

1,450,000 yen
4

$9,280

Matsuyama, Osaki-shi, Matsuyama Sengoku Aza Matsuyama (Matsuyama-cho Station) Single story house 5K 1,450,000 yen

Matsuyama, Osaki City, Matsuyama Sengoku Aza Matsuyama
5K 128.31m² Facilities: public water supply, main sewer, individual LPG, parking: garage
Sendai-shi, Miyagi

1,400,000 yen

$8,960

Sendai-shi, Miyagi 1,400,000 yen

Futatsusawa, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City
3DK 45.71m² January 1963
Kakuda-shi, Kakuda, Aza-Uramachi, Single story house, 2DK

Kakuda-shi, Kakuda
4

$8,640

Kakuda-shi, Kakuda, Aza-Uramachi, Single story house, 2DK Kakuda-shi, Kakuda

Kakuda Aza Uramachi, Kakuda City
2DK 40.99m² January 1955
Tome-shi, Ishigoe-cho, Nango, Aza-Koyachimae (Ishigoe Sta.) 2F 5DK

1.3 million yen
4

$8,320

Tome-shi, Ishigoe-cho, Nango, Aza-Koyachimae (Ishigoe Sta.) 2F 5DK 1.3 million yen

Koyachimae, Nango, Ishigoe-cho, Tome City
5DK 151.56m² January 1975
Kurikoma Inayashiki Zaruyashiki, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Kurikomakogen station) Single-story building, 6LDK

1.3 million yen
4

$8,320

Kurikoma Inayashiki Zaruyashiki, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Kurikomakogen station) Single-story building, 6LDK 1.3 million yen

Kurikoma Inayashiki Zaruyashiki, Kurihara City, Kurikoma
6LDK 148.90m² October 1947

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.