Fujikawaguchiko 2LDK Fixer-Upper Near Kawaguchiko Station
A 385m² Mt. Fuji-region akiya at just ¥5,000,000 ($33,445), ready for a full renovation.
Set in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, this 1978-built 2LDK sits on a generous 385m² plot with 76.22m² of building space. It is sold strictly as-is and needs a full gut renovation, so the buyer should budget for a complete rebuild of interiors and systems. The location is the draw: Kawaguchiko Station is the nearest hub, and Tokyo's Shinjuku terminal is roughly 150 minutes away, putting this firmly in Japan's most recognized Mt. Fuji tourism corridor. As a short-term-rental play, the surrounding area is active, with 471 listings tracked by AirROI for 2025–2026. At ¥5,000,000 ($33,445), it offers an affordable entry point for an investor willing to take on the renovation work and reposition the property.
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 1978, the property predates Japan's 1981 seismic code (pre-1981 standard) and carries a condition grade of D. It is sold as-is and requires a full gut renovation, including seismic considerations the buyer should assess before purchase.
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 1978 — pre-1981 seismic standard. Structural inspection critical.
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).