We find, restore, and deliver Japan's finest kominka — traditional farmhouses built by master craftspeople — to global buyers. No Japanese required. No visit to Japan required.
Browse our curated listings — or explore the regional akiya banks below. Found a property elsewhere? Send us the link. We handle everything from there.
We currently operate across Greater Tokyo, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka — the regions our licensed builder covers directly. Every property we take on receives an on-site inspection by our own team, never a subcontractor. Browse the official municipal akiya banks below, and send us the link to anything that catches your eye. We handle all Japanese communication, negotiation, site inspection, and purchase support.
A fully guided journey — from finding the right property to receiving the keys. No Japanese required. No visit to Japan required. We handle everything.
Start with a Free Call30–45 minutes. We learn your goals, budget, and vision. We also explain how Takumi House works: this is a turnkey service covering acquisition, design, and renovation as one package. No obligation.
Browse our curated listings or explore the regional akiya banks. Found something elsewhere? Send us the link — we handle all Japanese communication, negotiation, and legal checks. You just choose.
Our licensed partner conducts a full on-site inspection. You receive a detailed English report covering legal checks, the actual condition of the building, what has to be repaired for it to be livable, what those repairs cost, and renovation scenarios at different levels of scope — before you commit to purchase.
¥150,000 – ¥300,000 (paid upfront via Stripe)We handle all purchase documentation. Fully remote via DocuSign. No visit to Japan required. The statutory brokerage commission (3% + ¥60,000 + tax, capped at ¥330,000 for properties under ¥8M) is paid to NUMBER PLUS. We charge no separate acquisition support fee — our brokerage licence is held within the partnership, so the statutory commission is the only acquisition cost you pay.
Acquisition support fee: ¥0The design agreement is signed alongside the purchase agreement. Master craftspeople restore your kominka. You receive design drawings, specifications, and a VR walkthrough of the completed space — before construction begins.
Design fee ¥500,000 · Renovation priced after on-site assessmentYour fully restored kominka is handed over. For those who want Airbnb management support, we offer that as an optional service.
Every competitor outsources renovation to unknown contractors. Our builders are licensed partners inside the partnership — not subcontractors we found for your project.
Other services charge a facilitation fee on top of the brokerage commission, because their brokerage is a third party. Ours is held within the partnership. You pay the statutory commission, and nothing more.
Every project includes a VR walkthrough of the completed space, delivered alongside design drawings — before a single nail is hammered. See exactly what you're getting.
You talk to Chris in English. Behind the scenes, a digital marketer, a licensed builder, and a North America market expert are coordinating every detail. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Everything you need to know — legal requirements, costs, renovation process, and what to expect at each step. Updated 2026.
Read GuideForeign ownership rights, visa requirements, and e-contract rules explained clearly.
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