2020-01-28

Shikoku Real Estate Price Guide

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Shikoku is Japan’s second smallest island after Okinawa, with a population of 3.8 million. Its name literally means “4 provinces”, referring to the 4 prefectures of Shikoku, Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi and Tokushima which it is divided into. 

Shikoku Island, Japan

"Shikoku" by Sean is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

In this article we will show you the average home, apartment and land prices in the 4 prefectures of Shikoku.


It can be difficult to navigate Shikoku Island's property market, especially in its more rural areas. If you are looking for houses for sale in Shikoku it's best to engage the services of a reputable real estate agent to stay up to date with the latest Shikoku property listings. If you are interested in purchasing a home, condominium or land on Shikoku Island, keep reading to find out what the average home prices are by prefecture and see some houses, apartments and land that are currently for sale in Shikoku.

Ehime

Ehime, Japan

"Dogo Onsen Honkan" by Wei-Te Wong is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Ehime (愛媛県, Ehime-ken) is known for its castles and onsen. The capital city of Ehime is Matsuyama. Ehime ken currently has a population of 1.3 million. 


What is the price of a house in Ehime?

  • The average price for a home in Ehime is around ¥124,000 ($1,132) per square meter.


What is the price of an apartment in Ehime?

  • The average price for an apartment in Ehime is around ¥185,000 ($1,688) per square meter.


What is the price of land in Ehime?

  • The average price of land in Ehime is around ¥45,000 ($410) per square meter. 


The highest property values can be found in the capital of Matsuyama, while the lowest property values are located in Ochi.


Below are some examples of property currently for sale in Ehime prefecture:

Home 


Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime
Price
140 Million Yen (1.2 Million USD)
Location
Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Access:
9 minute walk from Yoto Station on the Iyo-gun Chuo Line
Layout
7LDK
Building Area
659.91 sqm
Land Area
1,064.46 sqm
Year Built
1982
Days on Market
67
Notes
Owner-occupied home, please schedule a viewing

Apartment

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime


Price
59 Million Yen (538,600 USD)
Location
Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Access:
5 minute walk from Okaido Station on the Iyo-gun Chuo Line
Layout
3LDK
Occupied Area
102.44 sqm
Balcony Area
21.44 sqm
Floor
11/20
Year Built
2019
Days on Market
1
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Land

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime
Price
480 Million Yen (4.3 Million USD)
Location
Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Access:
10 minute walk from Nishiyama Station on the Iyo Takahama Line
Land Area
13,220 sqm
Days on Market
1
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Tokushima

Tokushima, Japan

"Tokushima" by Jacques Beaulieu is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Tokushima (徳島県, Tokushima-ken) is known for its dance festivals and whirlpools in the city of Naruto. The capital city of Tokushima is Tokushima City. Tokushima ken currently has a population of 728,633. 


What is the price of a house in Tokushima?

  • The average price for a home in Tokushima is around ¥106,000 ($968) per square meter.

What is the price of an apartment in Tokushima?

  • The average price for an apartment in Tokushima is around ¥174,000 ($1,588) per square meter.


What is the price of land in Tokushima?

  • The average price of land in Tokushima is around ¥37,000 ($338) per square meter. 


The highest property values can be found in the capital of Tokushima City, while the lowest property values are located in Katsuura.


Below are some examples of property currently for sale in Tokushima prefecture:

Home 

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime
Price
55 Million Yen (502,060 USD)
Location
Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
Access:
28 minute walk from Tokushima Station on the Tokushima Line
Layout
5LDK
Building Area
148.62 sqm
Land Area
257.40 sqm
Year Built
2011
Days on Market
51
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime


Price
95 Million Yen (867,260 USD)
Location
Minamiiwanobu, Tokushima Prefecture
Access:
14 minute walk from Fuchu Station on the Tokushima Line
Layout
2DK
Occupied Area
437.04 sqm
Balcony Area
n/a
Floor
2/2
Year Built
1996
Days on Market
82
Notes
Tenant-occupied home, available to view anytime

Land

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime


Price
303 Million Yen (2.7 Million USD)
Location
Hamamachi Ono, Tokushima Prefecture
Access:
21 minute walk to nearest station on the Mugi Line
Land Area
5,016.76 sqm
Days on Market
47
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime



Kagawa

Kagawa, Japan

"View from Yashima" by Kimon Berlin is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Kagawa (香川県, Kagawa-ken) is known for being Japan’s smallest prefecture. The capital city of Kagawa is Takamatsu. Kagawa ken currently has a population of 957,430. 


What is the price of a house in Kagawa?

  • The average price for a home in Kagawa is around ¥109,000 ($995) per square meter.


What is the price of an apartment in Kagawa?

  • The average price for an apartment in Kagawa is around ¥167,000 ($1,524) per square meter.


What is the price of land in Kagawa?

  • The average price of land in Kagawa is around ¥32,000 ($292) per square meter. 


The highest property values can be found in the capital of Sanuki City, while the lowest property values are located in Azuki.


 Below are some examples of property currently for sale in Kagawa prefecture:

Home 

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime
Price
89.6 Million Yen (818,288 USD)
Location
Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture
Access:
15 minute walk from nearest station on the Kotoden Kotohira Line
Layout
7SLDK
Building Area
205.57 sqm
Land Area
296.46 sqm
Year Built
1964
Days on Market
50
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime


Price
45 Million Yen (410,586 USD)
Location
Utazu, Kagawa Prefecture
Access:
17 minute walk from Utazu Station on the Yosan Line
Layout
1K
Occupied Area
270.84 sqm
Balcony Area
0.50 sqm
Floor
2/2
Year Built
1998
Days on Market
268
Notes
Tenant-occupied home, unable to view inside, exterior viewing only

Land

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime
Price
450 Million Yen (4.1 Million USD)
Location
Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture
Access:
3 minute walk to nearest station on the Kotoden Kotohira Line
Land Area
16,277.94 sqm
Days on Market
2,543
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime



Kochi

Kochi, Japan

"Kochi, Japan" by Joi Ito is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Kochi (高知県, Kōchi-ken) is known for its famous local hero Sakamoto Ryoma. The capital city of Kochi is Kochi City. Kochi ken currently has a population of 757,914. 


What is the price of a house in Kochi?

  • The average price for a home in Kochi is around ¥120,000 ($1,095) per square meter.


What is the price of an apartment in Kochi?

  • The average price for an apartment in Kochi is around ¥185,000 ($1,688) per square meter.


What is the price of land in Kochi?

  • The average price of land in Kochi is around ¥15,000 ($137) per square meter. 


The highest property values can be found in the capital of Kochi City, while the lowest property values are located in Tosa.


Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Kochi prefecture:

Home 

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime
Price
47 Million Yen (428,734 USD)
Location
Konan, Kochi Prefecture
Access:
3 minute walk to Tieyama bus stop
Layout
3SLK
Building Area
160.95 sqm
Land Area
970 sqm
Year Built
1979, renovated in 2020
Days on Market
9
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime


Price
32.8 Million Yen (299,362 USD)
Location
Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Access:
4 minute walk from the nearest station on the Hasuikecho-dori Line
Layout
3LDK
Occupied Area
99.53 sqm
Balcony Area
18.48 sqm
Floor
2/14
Year Built
2017
Days on Market
60
Notes
Tenant-occupied home, unable to view inside, exterior viewing only

Land

Expensive home in Ehime
Expensive home in Ehime
Price
86.4 Million Yen (788,572 USD)
Location
Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Access:
1 minute walk to Atagocho bus station
Land Area
476.24 sqm
Days on Market
2,543
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Contact us here if you are interested in real estate in Shikoku prefecture.

*note: This article is for informational purposes only. As of the time of publishing these properties were available for sale, we cannot guarantee the availability of any of these properties at the time of your inquiry. Please contact us to make a detailed inquiry. Exchange rates change daily the US dollar amount is given strictly as a reference.

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