Kutchan

Listing sites show asking prices set by sellers. JRE shows actual transaction prices recorded by Japan's Ministry of Land (MLIT) after deals close. The gap is typically 10-20%. This means buyers usually pay significantly less than listed prices.

Yes. Japan has zero restrictions on foreign property ownership. No visa, residency, or citizenship is required. The buying process is identical for foreigners and Japanese citizens.

All transaction data comes from MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) — Japan's government agency. These are actual recorded sale prices, not estimates or asking prices. Data confidence for Kutchan is Medium based on 13+ recorded transactions.

Based on MLIT government records, the median actual transaction price for land in Kutchan is ¥5,128/㎡ (approximately $32/㎡). This is the price buyers actually paid, not the asking price.

Official 2026 land price data shows Kutchan recorded a +21.9% change year-over-year. The national average was +2.8%. Kutchan is outperforming the national average.

Kutchan's Investment Index on JRE is 73, combining MLIT price trends, transaction volume, and price level vs the broader market (100 is neutral on the JRE index scale). For full analysis including history and building-age context, see the charts and evidence on this page.

MLIT records show 13+ transactions in Kutchan for the latest period on this page. Data confidence level: Medium. More transactions mean more reliable price benchmarks for investors.