8 Japanese resort homes you can buy for under US$250k

With the yen remaining weak, now is the ideal time to invest in Japanese resort real estate, allowing international buyers to secure properties at significantly lower costs.

Known for its exceptional “Japow”, Japan offers superior skiing and snowboarding experiences, particularly in Hokkaido and Nagano. Beyond winter sports, Japan is a year-round destination featuring hiking, hot springs, and vibrant cultural festivals. Below, we’ve found 8 properties priced under $250,000 USD, presenting a fantastic opportunity to enter the property market in Japan’s premier resorts. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel where you can join over 53,000 other subscribers and keep up to date with the latest news including property videos and regular snow reports.

Turnkey Rental Property With Exceptional Growth Potential

Price: ¥38.8m ($250k USD)
Location: Yunosato, Rankoshi
Size: 321 sqm

Turnkey Rental Property With Exceptional Growth Potential. View more images

Take advantage of this exceptional chance to acquire a fully operational rental property in the quickly growing Yunosato area, where land values have skyrocketed over the past year, making this offering highly valuable. Conveniently situated less than 10 minutes from both Annupuri and Moiwa Ski Resorts, this property is perfectly placed between two top ski destinations, making it an excellent choice for winter sports lovers looking for an authentic Japanese experience.

Kurokawa Garden House in Niseko

Price: ¥37.8m JPY ($240k USD)
Location: Niseko, Hokkaido
Size: 728 sqm

Niseko, Kurokawa Cottage. View more images

Located in the tranquil Kurokawa neighborhood, this well-maintained 2004 cottage offers two bedrooms, a lush 728 sqm garden, and versatile space with an extra outhouse, making it perfect as a home, holiday retreat, or rental. Surrounded by nature and featuring a covered garage, it provides peaceful living just outside Niseko’s bustling centre.

101 Hotel In Niseko

Price: ¥38m JPY ($250k USD)
Location: Hirafu, Kutchan, Hokkaido
Size: 21.7 sqm

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Hotel 101 Niseko, due to be completed in December 2026, will offer modern, spacious apartment-style rooms in the heart of Hokkaido’s premier ski region, providing perfect comfort for families, couples, and groups. An exclusive investment opportunity allows owners to earn passive income through room ownership within the hotel, while also enjoying personal use in a booming tourism destination.

Myoko Station House

Price: ¥32m JPY ($210k USD)
Location: Myoko, Niigata
Size: 360 sqm

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Myoko Station House is a six-bedroom home in Taguchi which offers spacious living across two floors, with a mix of Japanese and Western-style rooms, a functional kitchen, and a rare undercover parking spot for year-round convenience. Located minutes from Myoko Kogen Station, supermarkets, and the ski resorts of Akakura Onsen, Kanko, Ikenotaira, Suginohara, and Madarao, it is ideal for both personal use and investment, providing a practical base close to the slopes.

Kondo Country Home

Price: ¥38m JPY ($250k USD)
Location: Kondo, Niseko, Hokkaido
Size: 662 sqm

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This well-maintained home in Niseko’s highly desirable Kondo area offers excellent value, with the potential to expand from two bedrooms to three or four, and features a cosy wood stove and a rear extension for firewood storage. Surrounded by a neighbourhood where land prices exceed 10 million yen, it presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile, investment-ready property in one of Japan’s top winter destinations.

Snowball Apartment 102

Price: ¥29m JPY ($190k USD)
Location: Madarao Resort, Iiyama, Nagano
Size: 38 sqm

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Snowball Studio Apartment 102 is a beautifully renovated 38 sqm Japanese-inspired unit in Madarao, featuring traditional architectural elements such as tatami flooring, shoji screens, printed fusuma, and a Japanese-style wooden tub. The apartment offers stunning views over the resort and mountain range, creating a spacious and authentic atmosphere with a balcony to enjoy the scenery.

Yutori House – Relaxed Country Living in Hokkaido

Price: ¥33m JPY ($220k USD)
Location: Toyako, Hokkaido
Size: 271 sqm

Yutori House – Relaxed Country Living in Hokkaido. View more images

Yutori House is a sturdy 3LDK plus service room home in Toyako Town, Hokkaido, set on a spacious 271.49㎡ lot with wide road access. Built in 1992 by Sumitomo Forestry, this single-level, fully serviced property offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, with ample space for a large garden, family gatherings, or a renovation project, just 20 minutes from Tōya IC and JR Tōya Station.

Rankoshi Wind Hill Log Home

Price: ¥29.8m JPY ($190k USD)
Location: Rankoshi, Hokkaido
Size: 718.81 sqm

Rankoshi Wind Hill Log Home. View more images

This well-maintained elevated log house in Rankoshi offers peaceful surroundings, stunning open views, and fresh mountain air. Built in 2001 with recent updates in 2024, the stable structure features spacious balconies, a functional basement, and easy access via town roads, making it ideal as a residence, vacation home, or rental property near hot springs, beaches, and ski resorts all within a short drive.

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