1LDK Akiya on 469 sqm in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi — ¥4.8M
A 1LDK lakeside-resort fixer-upper in Fujikawaguchiko for just ¥4,800,000 (about $32,107).
This 1LDK detached home in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, sits on a generous 469 sqm plot with 49.68 sqm of building space. Built in 1998 to the post-1981 seismic standard, it is offered as-is and graded condition C, so plan for partial renovation before guests arrive. The location is the draw: Kawaguchiko Station is the nearest stop, and Tokyo is reachable from Shinjuku in about 150 minutes, putting one of Japan's major lake-and-mountain resort areas within easy weekend range. Across 471 area listings, short-term rentals in Fujikawaguchiko average a $241 daily rate at 49.8% occupancy, yielding roughly $41,581 in annual revenue per listing (AirROI 2025-2026, area averages). At ¥4.8M, it is an affordable entry into a proven leisure-travel market.
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)
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Built in 1998, the structure meets the post-1981 (new) seismic standard. It carries a condition grade of C and is sold as-is, requiring partial renovation that the buyer must complete before use.
Renovation estimate: ¥1.0M – ¥4.0M
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 1998 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).