Japan
23 homes
A House by Zenkoji, Nagano
A Chalet in the Pines, Goryu
A Garden House in Kamakura
Sauna House, Amagi Kōgen
Hot Spring House, Izu Kōgen
Lantern House, Shinano
House in the Trees, Iizuna
Hilltop House, Otaru
Forest Retreat House, Niseko
Forest Avenue House, Niseko
Sunlit Family House, Otaru
Bay View House, Katsuraoka
Sea View House, Otaru
Double Lot Cottage, Hakuba
Forest Deck House, Misorano
Rice Field House, Kashiwara
Snow Country House, Kijima
Nojiri Forest Chalet, Shinano
Teramachi Farmhouse, Joetsu
Azabudai Hills Residence, Tokyo
Daikanyama Tower Residence, Tokyo
Donguri Summit Lodge, Hakuba
Alpen View Art Villa, Niigata
What owners say
We bought our home in Lake Como with YOIN and had a great experience. They helped us understand the different areas of the lake, sourced properties that matched what we were looking for, and provided valuable local knowledge throughout the search. They also handled the negotiation and helped us secure the property at a very good price. Having someone on the ground representing us made the whole process much easier.
We bought our home in Umbria with YOIN and had a great experience. They helped us narrow down the right areas, sourced properties based on what we actually wanted, arranged the viewings and guided us through the negotiation and purchase process. Their local knowledge and having someone representing us as buyers made purchasing in Italy much easier, especially from abroad.
We bought our home in Lake Como with YOIN and had a great experience. They helped us understand the different areas of the lake, sourced properties that matched what we were looking for, and provided valuable local knowledge throughout the search. They also handled the negotiation and helped us secure the property at a very good price. Having someone on the ground representing us made the whole process much easier.
Areas we like
Nagano
Japan's alpine heart: a broad range of mountain towns, excellent rail access from Tokyo, and a deep culture of outdoor living across all four seasons.
ExploreHakuba
Japan's most internationally established alpine valley: ten ski areas under one pass, a long Olympic history, and year-round demand from a resident foreign community.
ExploreNiigata
Snow country in the truest sense — extraordinary snowfall, working towns, rice country and coastline, with pricing that remains modest.
ExploreMyoko
An earlier-stage international mountain destination: exceptional snowfall, several linked ski areas, and property values well below more mature markets.
ExploreTokyo
The world's largest city, lived at street level: quiet residential pockets like Daikanyama and Ebisu sit minutes from Shibuya yet feel like small towns, with low-rise shops, parks and a level of daily service that is hard to find anywhere else.
ExploreKamakura
The seat of Japan's first shogunate, an hour from Tokyo: temple hills, a working bay, and low houses rising between forest and sea.
ExploreNozawa Onsen
An established, authentic village with limited physical supply: walkable streets, thirteen free public onsen, and skiing directly from the village.
ExploreNiseko
Japan's most established international mountain destination: light, reliable snow on Mount Annupuri, onsen at the base, and a summer of rivers, cycling and Mount Yotei framing almost every window.
ExploreIzu
A mild volcanic peninsula two hours from Tokyo, where hot spring water runs to private houses and the plateau above the coast looks out to Izu Ōshima and Sagami Bay.
ExploreOtaru
A Hokkaido port city with a preserved canal, stone warehouses and Meiji-era banking architecture, sitting between the sea and the mountains — with Niseko, Rusutsu and Kiroro all within reach.
ExploreWhy we work in Japan
Why here
- Some of the most reliable snowfall in the world, with skiing across Myoko, Nozawa Onsen and the surrounding mountains.
- Onsen culture, mountain food, hiking and cycling make the summer season as compelling as the winter one.
- Selected mountain markets still price well below mature international ski destinations.
- Safety, infrastructure and rail access make long stays practical for international owners.
Ownership
- Acquisition prices in selected mountain markets remain modest relative to the quality of the terrain and the length of the season.
- Currency conditions have been favourable for many international buyers, though this can change in either direction.
- Inbound tourism supports short-term rental demand in appropriate markets, subject to local licensing.
- Older housing stock can sometimes be repositioned through renovation. Condition and access must be assessed individually.
How Yoin works here
- Local sourcing beyond publicly listed inventory, including properties that never reach an English-language portal.
- Structural, snow-load and access assessment before any offer is made.
- Coordination of legal review, registration and the practicalities of buying as a non-resident.
- Renovation management, furnishing, licensing and ongoing operation once the home is yours.
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