📊 2026 nationwide context: Japan official land prices +2.8% and how to read the data →
Hiroshima-shi’s official land price benchmarks gained about +3.43% year-on-year in 2026 rollups — above the +2.8% national average and faster than Hiroshima prefecture’s residential +1.51% average, which still reflects rural/mountain weakness elsewhere in the prefecture. The city functions as Chugoku’s primary hub with Shinkansen links and global tourism equity via the Peace Park and Miyajima. JRE covers Kyushu’s gateway on Hakata; Hiroshima is not yet a location database area.
2026 Land Price Data
| Metric | Hiroshima (2026) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima-shi — avg (published rollup) | +3.43% YoY; ~¥326,379/m² | City-wide aggregation of MLIT points |
| Hiroshima-ken — residential | +1.51%; avg ~¥96,896/m² | Prefecture includes non-urban drag |
| Nationwide average (all uses) | +2.8% | Macro baseline |
| Hakata benchmark | +6.3% YoY | Faster-growing Kyushu hub |
What Makes Hiroshima Attractive to Foreign Investors?
- Regional scale: One of Japan’s designated core cities with diversified employment and services.
- Tourism equity: Peace Park and Miyajima (Itsukushima) support stable foreign visitation.
- Shinkansen links: ~1.5 hr to Osaka; ~4 hr to Tokyo — workable for multi-city Japan portfolios.
- Discount vs. Fukuoka: Land benchmarks often print lower than Tenjin/Hakata-class locations — relative value if you underwrite specific blocks.
- Airport access: HIJ supports select international services — always verify your origin city.
What Does MLIT Transaction Data Show?
Hiroshima is not yet tracked in JRE's location database. We're evaluating demand to determine whether to add full MLIT transaction data for this area.
For areas we currently cover with actual transaction prices: → Explore All Locations
Hiroshima vs Fukuoka (Hakata)
| Hiroshima | Hakata | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 land (headline) | +3.43% (city rollup) | +6.3% (Hakata Station-front benchmark) |
| Population (city scale) | ~1.19M | ~1.64M (Fukuoka city) |
| Growth tone | Stable / modest | Faster inbound + redevelopment narrative |
| International airport | Yes (HIJ) | Yes (FUK) |
| Tourism driver | Peace Park, Miyajima | Food, nightlife, Asia gateway |
| Entry point (signal) | Lower | Medium |
Risks Investors Should Know
- +3.43% vs Hakata +6.3%: If capital favours Kyushu, Hiroshima can trail on liquidity — a relative performance risk, not necessarily a cash-flow error.
- Demographics: Unlike Fukuoka’s growth branding, Hiroshima’s rent growth needs micro-location proof.
- Overseas buyer depth: Fewer English closing workflows than Tokyo/Fukuoka — friction and fee uncertainty.
- Prefecture +1.51% vs city +3.43%: Buying “outside the core” can mean buying the wrong Hiroshima.
Listing sites show asking prices. JRE shows what buyers actually paid — from MLIT government records. → Explore All Locations → Hakata Market Data