Okinawa Real Estate Price Guide
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.
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Property Type |
Average Price Per Square Meter |
| House |
¥348,000 ($3,154 USD) |
| Apartment/Condominium |
¥382,000 ($3,471 USD) |
| Land |
¥197,000 ($1,790 USD) |
Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Naha:
Home
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Price |
85 Million Yen (772,310 USD) |
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Location |
Kokuba, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
29 minute walk from Tsubogawa Station on the Yui Rail Line |
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Layout |
4LDK |
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Building Area |
152.58㎡ |
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Land Area |
268.82㎡ |
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Year Built |
2005 |
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Days on Market |
9 days |
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Notes |
Owner-occupied home, available for viewing at request |
Apartment
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Price |
32 Million Yen (290,752 USD) |
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Location |
Shurigibocho, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
3 minute walk from Gibo Station on the Yui Rail Line |
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Layout |
2LDK |
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Occupied Area |
59.37㎡ |
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Balcony Area |
19.28㎡ |
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Floor |
10F |
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Year Built |
1994 |
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Days on Market |
1 |
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Notes |
Unoccupied, available for viewing |
Land
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Price |
77 Million Yen (724,960 USD) |
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Location |
Oroku, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
15 minute walk from Onoyama Koen Station on the Yui Rail Line |
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Land Area |
365.06㎡ |
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Days on Market |
70 |
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Notes |
Vacant lot, available to view anytime |
Okinawa City
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.
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Property Type |
Average Price Per Square Meter |
| House |
¥262,000 ($2,380 USD) |
| Apartment/Condominium |
¥167,000 ($1,517 USD) |
| Land |
¥62,000 ($563 USD) |
Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Okinawa City:
Home
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Price |
36.8 Million Yen (334,365 USD) |
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Location |
Yamauchi, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
5 minute walk from Yamauchi Middle School bus stop |
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Layout |
3LDK |
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Building Area |
109.00㎡ |
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Land Area |
143.42㎡ |
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Year Built |
1997 |
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Days on Market |
80 |
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Notes |
Vacant home, available to view anytime |
Apartment
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Price: |
24.8 Million Yen (225,333 USD) |
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Location |
Hiyagon, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
5 minute walk to Hiyagon bus stop |
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Layout |
2LDK |
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Occupied Area |
59.14㎡ |
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Balcony Area |
17.47㎡ |
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Floor |
5F |
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Year Built |
2017 |
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Days on Market |
15 |
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Notes |
Owner-occupied, must schedule viewing |
Land
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Price |
30 Million Yen (272,580 USD) |
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Location |
Takahara, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
3 minute walk to Takahara-Minami bus stop |
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Land Area |
330.00㎡ |
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Days on Market |
70 |
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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.
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Property Type |
Average Price Per Square Meter |
| House |
¥228,000 ($2,072 USD) |
| Apartment/Condominium |
¥161,000 ($1,463 USD) |
| Land |
¥36,000 ($327 USD) |
Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Uruma:
Home
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Price |
39.8 Million Yen (361,623 USD) |
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Location |
Kanekadan, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
16 minute walk from Kamitairagawa bus stop |
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Layout |
3LDK |
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Building Area |
82.77㎡ |
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Land Area |
447.22㎡ |
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Year Built |
1991, renovated 2018 |
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Days on Market |
34 |
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Notes |
Owner occupied home; must set up viewing in advance |
Apartment
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Price |
26 Million Yen (236,236 USD) |
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Location |
Esu, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
15 minute walk from Esu Kominkan bus stop |
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Layout |
2LDK |
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Occupied Area |
50.49㎡ |
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Balcony Area |
n/a |
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Floor |
5 |
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Year Built |
2018 |
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Days on Market |
23 |
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Notes |
Unoccupied, available for viewing |
Land
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Price |
20.5 Million Yen (186,263 USD) |
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Location |
Ishikawa Higashionna, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Access: |
10 minute walk from Higashionna bus stop |
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Land Area |
398.00㎡ |
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Days on Market |
10 |
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Notes |
Vacant lot, available to view anytime |
Contact us here if you are interested in real estate in Okinawa.
*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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