4LDK Hakone House on 423sqm — STR Investment Near Yumoto
Own a 134sqm 4LDK in Hakone, Kanagawa for ¥20,000,000 (about $133,779).
Set in Hakone, Kanagawa, this 4LDK detached house offers 134.0sqm of building space on a generous 423.54sqm lot. Built in 2004 to the post-1981 seismic standard, it carries a condition grade of B and is sold as-is, so the buyer should budget for light cosmetic renovation. The location suits short-term-rental investors targeting Japan's foreign-visitor demand: Hakone-Yumoto Station is the area gateway, and Tokyo's Shinjuku terminal is roughly 100 minutes away. Across the wider Hakone market, AirROI 2025–2026 tracks 323 active listings with an average daily rate of $291 and 46.0% occupancy. With space for families and groups, this property is a foundation for an STR play in one of Japan's most recognized resort destinations.
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)
Built in 2004, the house meets the post-1981 (new) seismic standard and is rated condition grade B. It is sold as-is and requires light cosmetic renovation, which the buyer must budget for separately.
Renovation estimate: ¥500,000 – ¥2.0M
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 2004 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).