Well-known as a popular vacation spot for Japanese mainlanders, the sub-tropical paradise of Okinawa is also a popular place to relocate for expats and mainlanders alike. Okinawa’s unique local culture--a blend of native Okinawan, Japanese, and American influences--makes it surprisingly cosmopolitan despite being such a relatively small and isolated prefecture. 

Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture, consisting of over 100 islands of varying sizes that stretch over 1000km from just south of Kagoshima Prefecture to just east of Taiwan. The total population of Okinawa Prefecture is approximately 1.5 million people.

In this article, we will show you the average home, apartment, and land price in 3 of Okinawa’s most popular cities. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Okinawa Prefecture, keep reading to find out the average property price and see some homes and land that are currently for sale.

Naha

Monorail in Naha by Daniel Ramirez is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

The capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Naha is also its most populous city. It’s home to a diverse population consisting of many different nationalities, making for a fascinating melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Nowhere is this more apparent than along Kokusai-dori (literally “International Avenue”), the city’s central thoroughfare which features countless shops, bars, and restaurants

Northeast of Kokusai-dori is an up-and-coming area called Shintoshin (literally “New City Center”) which, appropriately, is on its way to become the new city center--it’s where most of the new development in the city is taking place, and it features several shopping malls, high-end Western brand stores, and other attractions that make it popular among young people and tourists.

Unlike most major cities in Japan, Naha doesn’t have a complex train system, instead relying on walking, cars, or the Okinawa Urban Monorail (also known locally as Yui Rail), which stretches from Naha Airport all the way to the neighboring city of Urasoe, as means of transport.

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

Home 

Price	85 Million Yen (772,310 USD)
Location	Kokuba, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	29 minute walk from Tsubogawa Station on the Yui Rail Line
Layout	4LDK
Building Area	152.58㎡
Land Area	268.82㎡
Year Built	2005
Days on Market	9 days
Notes	Owner-occupied home, available for viewing at request

Apartment

Price	32 Million Yen (290,752 USD)
Location	Shurigibocho, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	3 minute walk from Gibo Station on the Yui Rail Line
Layout	2LDK
Occupied Area	59.37㎡
Balcony Area	19.28㎡
Floor	10F
Year Built	1994
Days on Market	1
Notes	Unoccupied, available for viewing

Land

Price	77 Million Yen (724,960 USD)
Location	Oroku, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	15 minute walk from Onoyama Koen Station on the Yui Rail Line
Land Area	365.06㎡
Days on Market	70
Notes	Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Okinawa City

Okinawa City Hall by Okinawa Soba (Rob) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Despite sharing its name with the prefecture, Okinawa City is not actually the prefectural capital. It is, however, the second most populous city, with an estimated population of 138,431. Located in the center of the main island about 20km north of the capital of Naha, Okinawa City is home to several United States military facilities including Kadena Air Base, and as a result many signs in the city are in both English and Japanese.

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

Home 

Price	36.8 Million Yen (334,365 USD)
Location	Yamauchi, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	5 minute walk from Yamauchi Middle School bus stop
Layout	3LDK
Building Area	109.00㎡
Land Area	143.42㎡
Year Built	1997
Days on Market	80
Notes	Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Price:	24.8 Million Yen (225,333 USD)
Location	Hiyagon, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	5 minute walk to Hiyagon bus stop
Layout	2LDK
Occupied Area	59.14㎡
Balcony Area	17.47㎡
Floor	5F
Year Built	2017
Days on Market	15
Notes	Owner-occupied, must schedule viewing

Land

Price	30 Million Yen (272,580 USD)
Location	Takahara, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	3 minute walk to Takahara-Minami bus stop
Land Area	330.00㎡
Days on Market	70
Notes	Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Uruma 

Ishikawa, Uruma by Kugel~commonswiki is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

Located just north of Okinawa City, Uruma is the third most populous city in the prefecture with a total population of 118,330. In addition to the city proper on the mainland, the city also governs the eight Yokatsu Islands which are home to important historical sites, including several castles and a number of holy sites of significance to the local Okinawan folk religion. The Mid-Sea Road, a 4.7km long road stretching out into the sea which connects the islands with the mainland, is an iconic spot in Uruma. 

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

Home 

Price	39.8 Million Yen (361,623 USD)
Location	Kanekadan, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	16 minute walk from Kamitairagawa bus stop
Layout	3LDK
Building Area	82.77㎡
Land Area	447.22㎡
Year Built	1991, renovated 2018
Days on Market	34
Notes	Owner occupied home; must set up viewing in advance

Apartment

Land

Price	20.5 Million Yen (186,263 USD)
Location	Ishikawa Higashionna, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:	10 minute walk from Higashionna bus stop
Land Area	398.00㎡
Days on Market	10
Notes	Vacant lot, available to view anytime

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