Fixer-Upper 1LDK in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi — Full Renovation
A 384.2 sqm blank-canvas akiya in Fujikawaguchiko, yours at just ¥3.6M (≈$24,080).
Located in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, this detached 1LDK home occupies a spacious 384.2 sqm plot, with a 45.24 sqm building constructed in 1972. It is sold strictly as-is and requires a full gut renovation, which the buyer must plan and budget for in full. The setting is well connected: Kawaguchiko Station is the nearest station, and Tokyo's Shinjuku terminal is roughly 150 minutes away. For short-term-rental investors, the wider area shows strong fundamentals — AirROI 2025–2026 data reports an area-average ADR of $241 and 49.8% occupancy across 471 active listings, with area-average annual revenue near $41,581. This is a genuine blank canvas: a low-entry-price property ready to be transformed into a bespoke vacation rental from the ground up.
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)
(182 days avg)
(low–high investment)
Built in 1972, the building predates Japan's 1981 seismic code (pre-1981 standard) and carries a condition grade of D, so seismic reinforcement should be factored into the work. It is sold as-is and needs a full gut renovation throughout.
Renovation estimate: ¥5.0M – ¥15.0M
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 471 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
Requires verification before purchase
- ≈ 5.2km · 10minLake Motosu (Fuji Five Lakes)
- ▲ 19km · 35minMt. Fuji 5th Station (Fujinomiya route)
- ▲ 8km · 15minAsagiri Kogen Milk Land (farm)
- ⊙ 17.6km · 30minKawaguchiko Station (Fujikyu Line)
- ◻ 6km · 12minConvenience 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 1972 — pre-1981 seismic standard. Structural inspection critical.
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).