Nara Prefecture (奈良県, Nara-ken) is a well-known prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Nara is a landlocked prefecture that is surrounded by four other prefectures; Osaka, Kyoto, Wakayama, and Mie. Nara is famous for having the most UNESCO world heritage sites in Japan. The total population of Nara prefecture is currently 1.3 million.

In this article, we will show you the average home, apartment, and land price in 4 of Nara’s most popular cities.

If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Nara prefecture, keep reading to find out the average property price and see some homes and land that are currently for sale.

Nara City

Osaka by Yukiko Matsuoka is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

The capital city of Nara prefecture, Nara City once held the esteemed title of Japan’s capital. Prior to the capital’s move to Kyoto and later Tokyo, Nara City was traditionally where the Emperor of Japan resided.

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

Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Nara City: 

Home 

Price	128 Million Yen (1.1 Million USD)
Location	Nara City, Gakuen Minami
Access:	13 minute walk from Gakuenmae Station on the Kentetsu Nara Line
Layout	13LDK
Building Area	426.00 sqm
Land Area	986.40 sqm
Year Built	1984, Renovated 2010
Days on Market	33
Notes	Owner-occupied home, please schedule a viewing

Apartment

Price	45 Million Yen (418,756 USD)
Location	Nara City, Tsurumai
Access:	8 minute walk from Gakuenmae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
Layout	4LDK
Occupied Area	86.89 sqm
Balcony Area	14.36 sqm
Floor	3/8
Year Built	2013
Days on Market	37
Notes	Owner-occupied home, please schedule a viewing

Land

Price	280 Million Yen (260,652 USD)
Location	Nara City, Kashiwagi
Access:	n/a
Land Area	1,155.86 sqm
Days on Market	75
Notes	Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Ikoma

Ikoma neighborhood by Rosewoman is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Ikoma is the third largest city in Nara by population count. Ikoma is a 32 minute train ride east of the capital, Nara City. Ikoma currently has a population of 120,741.

The highest property values can be found in Kitashinmachi, while the lowest property values are located in Arisatocho.

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

Home 

Price	50 Million Yen (464,750 USD)
Location	Ikoma City, Higashi-ikoma
Access:	4 minute walk to bus stop then 5 minute bus ride from Higashi Ikoma Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
Layout	5SLDK
Building Area	307.66 sqm
Land Area	442.57 sqm
Year Built	1976
Days on Market	43
Notes	Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Price:	35.8 Million Yen (333,226 USD)
Location	Ikoma City, Shiraniwadai
Access:	3 minute walk from Shiraniwadai Station on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line
Layout	3SLDK
Occupied Area	81.19 sqm
Balcony Area	13.01 sqm
Floor	6/9
Year Built	2015
Days on Market	18
Notes	Owner-occupied, please schedule a viewing

Land

Price	69.8 Million Yen (648,581 USD)
Location	Ikoma City, Higashi Ikoma
Access:	5 minute walk to Higashi Ikoma station on the Kentetsu Nara Line
Land Area	443.32 sqm
Days on Market	45
Notes	Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Sakurai

Hasedera temple, Sakurai city, Nara by Bong Grit is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Sakurai had a short lived run as Japan’s capital from the years 457-479. This city is also home to one of Shinto’s oldest shrines, Omiwa Shrine. The shrine is famous among sake breweries, as dealers often come here to pay homage to the god of Sake, Inari Okami. Sakurai currently has a population of 58,386. 

The highest property values can be found in the capital of Odono, while the lowest property values were located in Daifuku.

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

Home 

Price	25.8 Million Yen (239,940 USD)
Location	Sakurai City, Tobi
Access:	17 minute walk from Asakura Yamato nearest station on the Kotoden Kotohira Line
Layout	4LDK
Building Area	103.08 sqm
Land Area	219.12 sqm
Year Built	n/a
Days on Market	31
Notes	Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Price	9.98 Million Yen (410,586 USD)
Location	Sakurai City, Owari Awadono
Access:	6 minute walk from Sakurai Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Layout	3LDK
Occupied Area	70.93 sqm
Balcony Area	12.47 sqm
Floor	3/9
Year Built	2007
Days on Market	48
Notes	Vacant home, available to view anytime

Land

Price	44.8 Million Yen (416,461 USD)
Location	Sakurai City, Oji Kawai
Access:	1 minute walk to Sakurai station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Land Area	185.23 sqm
Days on Market	5
Notes	Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Uda

Uda by Yash is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Uda is a 1 hour train ride from the capital city of Nara. Uda City is surrounded by mountains on all sides and has a population of 38,648.

The highest property values can be found in Haibarahagihara, while the lowest property values are located in Oudahasama.

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

Home 

Price	39.5 Million Yen (367,043 USD)
Location	Uda, Haibara Akanedai
Access:	5 minute walk to Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Layout	5LDK
Building Area	130.00 sqm
Land Area	199.26 sqm
Year Built	2014
Days on Market	14
Notes	Owner-occupied home, please schedule a viewing

Apartment

Price	13.6 Million Yen (126,457 USD)
Location	Uda, Haibara Takahagidai
Access:	1 minute walk from Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Layout	3LDK
Occupied Area	71.53 sqm
Balcony Area	17.53 sqm
Floor	8/12
Year Built	1997
Days on Market	52
Notes	Tenant-occupied, unable to view the inside, exterior only.

Land

Price	50 Million Yen (465,400 USD)
Location	Uda, Murou Kamisama
Access:	5 minutes by car from Kokura Interchange on the Meihan National Highway
Land Area	4,485.00 sqm
Days on Market	54
Notes	Vacant lot, available to view anytime

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*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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