Maneki HomesManeki Homes
102 m² house in Otsu, Shiga - Photo 1
1 / 5

$252,849

¥39.8M · ¥391,578/m²

102 m² house in Otsu, Shiga

For sale · checked today · price raised on Sep 24, 2026

  • Otsu, Shiga滋賀県大津市坂本2
  • 101.6 m² (1,094 sq ft)
  • 121.6 m² of land (36.8 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 2 floors · Built 2025
  • 松ノ馬場 Station: 4 min walk

Ownership check

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

1 thing to check before you go further.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Setback requiredPart of the plot must be given to the road if you rebuild. Ask how much.
  • Built 2025, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

Read from the listing. Ask us and we confirm each point before you spend money on a trip. Cash buyers can buy from abroad; Japanese mortgages usually need residency.

What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$8,763¥1,379,400
Acquisition tax$2,528 – $7,585¥398,000 – ¥1,194,000
Registration + scrivener$1,836 – $6,073¥289,000 – ¥956,000
Total to buy$265,977 – $275,271¥41,866,400 – ¥43,329,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$1,062 – $2,579¥167,160 – ¥405,960
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$318 – $953¥50,000 – ¥150,000

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

Life around the house

FamilyMart1.3 km
Supermarket1.5 km
Hospital140 m
Hōraioka Station1.2 km

At this address

  • Earthquake14% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 173 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowModerate snowfall in winter
    Moderate
  • PopulationOtsu: -7% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Stable
  • Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
    Ask the town hall
Flood, landslide and tsunami maps for this spot

Alerts and market data for Otsu

Saving homes is free. Maneki Pro emails you when something changes, so you do not have to check every day.

  • Weekly Top 10We rank the best new rural listings every week.
  • Saved-search alertsNew houses in Otsu that match your filters.
  • Price-drop alertsAn email when a home you saved lowers its price.
  • Market dashboardWhat homes actually sold for, asking prices, price cuts and time on market across Shiga.
See Maneki Pro · $8/mo

Cancel anytime. $80 a year if you pay annually.

Full listing details

Built in 2025, this house has 101.6 m² of floor space on a 121.6 m² lot. It is in Otsu, Shiga, a 4-minute walk from the nearest station. Listed features include elementary school and supermarket within a 10-minute walk, two or more train lines within reach, parking for 2 cars, all-electric home and solar power system.

Certified long-life quality housingBELS energy-efficiency certificationEnergy-saving constructionEligible for a Flat 35S fixed-rate mortgageSolar power systemAirtight, highly insulated buildParking for 2 carsTwo or more train lines within reachLiving-dining-kitchen over 29 sqmHandover possible before the end of MarchSupermarket within a 10-minute walkFitted kitchenPlenty of natural lightFrontage road at least 6 m wideVanity unit with shower headOpen kitchen facing the living roomStrong building securityHigh-roof parking spaceWindows on three sidesTwo toilets2-storySouth-facing balconyAutomatic bath fillingWashlet toiletBathroom windowVideo intercomGood airflowGood viewsWalk-in closetInduction cooktopEvery room has windows on two sidesElementary school within a 10-minute walkAttic storageDishwasherAll-electric home
All homes for sale in Otsu, Shiga

3 new homes every week, free

Every Monday we pick the best new listings across Japan for price, space and station access, and email you three.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click from any email. Privacy

Maneki Homes researches listings and introduces buyers to a licensed real estate agency in our partner network. We are not a real estate brokerage. Offers, negotiations, contracts, disclosures and closing are handled by the licensed agency, which may pay us a referral fee if a purchase completes. Listing data comes from SUUMO; photos belong to the listing agency.

SUUMO