Find your akiya in Japan — without the guesswork.
Akita Hunter maps vacant homes, translates listings, and surfaces the properties foreigners actually want — kominka, farmland, coastal gems, and hidden deals under ¥1M.
8.5M+
Vacant homes in Japan
47
Prefectures covered
¥450K
Lowest listing found
EN/JP
Bilingual discovery
See what's out there — before you fly to Japan.
Our map layers vacant homes by price, condition, and vibe. Filter for kominka, farmland, or coastal — and save the ones worth a closer look.
4 properties
Akita · Yokote
Komachi Machiya
¥89万
Akita · Semboku
Rice Field Cottage
¥45万
Shimane · Matsue
Coastal Akiya
¥1.2M
Nagano · Matsumoto
Alpine Timber House
¥2.8M
Three steps to your akiya
From browsing to buying — designed for people outside Japan who want clarity, not confusion.
Explore the map
Browse vacant homes across Japan with filters for price, style, and region. Save the ones that catch your eye.
Understand the listing
See translated details, price comparisons, and condition scores — so you know what you're looking at before reaching out.
Connect with confidence
Get matched with agents who work with foreign buyers, plus due diligence checklists for your prefecture.
Not just a map — a system for finding the right akiya.
We instrument every interaction so the platform gets smarter about what foreigners are looking for. Your searches help everyone find better places.
Every search, filter, and save is tracked so we learn which regions and styles foreigners actually explore — and surface better matches.
Japanese listings translated and normalized. Price, land size, and condition in formats you can compare at a glance.
Filter by visa-friendly areas, English-speaking agents, and properties that don't require permanent residency to purchase.
See how a listing compares to nearby akiya. Know if ¥890K in Yokote is a steal or overpriced before you inquire.
Get notified when new kominka, farmland, or sub-¥1M listings appear in your saved prefectures.
Step-by-step checklists for tax registration, structural surveys, and working with local banks as a non-resident.
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