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$163,124

¥26M · ¥206,349/m²

Convenient 5LDK Detached House in Shimonoseki

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 17, 2026

  • Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi山口県下関市宮田町2
  • 5LDK · 126 m² (1,356 sq ft)
  • 162.6 m² of land (49.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 2003
  • JR Shimonoseki Station: 35 min walk

Ownership check

Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.

Nothing in the listing blocks a purchase.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Rebuild rules not statedAsk whether the plot has the road frontage to rebuild.
  • Commercial zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 2003, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$5,797¥924,000
Acquisition tax$1,631 – $4,894¥260,000 – ¥780,000
Registration + scrivener$1,380 – $4,266¥220,000 – ¥680,000
Total to buy$171,933 – $178,081¥27,404,000 – ¥28,384,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$685 – $1,664¥109,200 – ¥265,200
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$314 – $941¥50,000 – ¥150,000

Estimates from the asking price. Taxes are set on the assessed value, which is usually lower.

Life around the house

7-Eleven480 m
Supermarket820 m
Hospital140 m
Norfork Hiroba Station1.7 km

At this address

  • Earthquake5% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoKuju is 101 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationShimonoseki: -35% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • Airbnb / minpakuShort-term letting is allowed in this zone. Registration is still required.
    Allowed
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Full listing details

This spacious 5LDK detached house is located in the Karato area of Shimonoseki, offering easy access to supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores within walking distance. Built in 2003, the home features a modern system kitchen, two bathrooms, and ample parking for two vehicles.

Parking for 2 carsSupermarkets within 10 minutesSystem kitchenSouth-facingJapanese roomShower-equipped washbasinOpen kitchenTwo toiletsTwo-storyDouble-glazed windowsHeated toilet seatWindow in bathroomIH cooking heaterBright roomsAll-electric
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