3LDK Hakone Akiya Near Hakone-Yumoto — 100 Min to Shinjuku
Secure a 3LDK home in Japan's premier hot-spring resort of Hakone for just ¥12,000,000 (about $80,268).
Set in Hakone, Kanagawa, this 3LDK detached house offers 91.49 sqm of building space on 135.24 sqm of land, roughly 100 minutes from Shinjuku and close to Hakone-Yumoto Station. Built in 1989, it is sold as-is and requires partial renovation, so buyers should plan their refurbishment budget before opening as a short-term rental. Hakone is one of Japan's best-known onsen destinations, drawing steady year-round tourism. Across the 323 active area listings tracked by AirROI for 2025–2026, homes average an ADR of $291 and 46% occupancy, translating to roughly $45,698 in annual revenue at the area level. These are area averages, not this property's actual income, but they illustrate the demand backdrop for a well-executed vacation-rental project here.
Minpaku (short-term rental) status not confirmed. Verify with the municipal office and your agent before completing purchase. STR operation may be restricted to 180 days/yr or prohibited.
(conservative–optimistic)
(168 days avg)
(low–high investment)
The house dates to 1989 and meets the post-1981 seismic standard, offering a stronger structural baseline than older pre-1981 stock. It carries a condition grade of C and is sold as-is, with partial renovation required to bring it to rental-ready standard.
Renovation estimate: ¥1.0M – ¥4.0M
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 323 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
Requires verification before purchase
- ▲ 0.8km · 2minSengokuhara Pampas Grass Meadow
- ▲ 2km · 4minPola Museum of Art
- ▲ 1.5km · 3minHakone Glass Forest Museum
- ♨ 14km · 25minHakone-Yumoto Onsen (hot spring resort)
- ◻ 1.5km · 3minConvenience Store
- Minpaku (STR) permit — Requires pre-purchase verification with municipal office
- Structural inspection — Not yet conducted. Recommend independent inspection (¥50k–¥100k) before purchase.
- Land rights: Confirm ownership vs. leasehold (借地権). Leasehold affects resale value and mortgage eligibility.
- Utilities: Verify water supply (public / well), sewage (公共下水 vs. 浄化槽), gas (city gas / propane — propane is 2–3× higher cost).
- Earthquake resistance: Built 1989 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).