ABOUT
Buy. Renovate. Rent.
All through one point of contact.
Akiya for is a platform offering comprehensive services for those considering buying a second home in Japan — especially people living in regions where real-estate prices are falling alongside population decline.
Many real-estate sites list vacant properties, but you often have to handle the contracts and repairs yourself. Akiya for simplifies the whole experience by providing property introductions, contract brokerage, renovation, maintenance, and management while the property is not in use. And when you're away, you can rent it out as an asset and earn income.
BEFORE / AFTER
Liability becomes an asset.
A neglected vacant home becomes a space loved by travelers and newcomers.
See the transformation in three real examples.
CASE 01
A 40-year-old Western-style room remade into a colorful lodging space. Just by selecting furniture and lighting, a warm place to stay was completed.
CASE 02
A traditional home vacant for 10 years. Keeping the tatami and beams, we renewed the kitchen and lighting — preserving Japanese character while meeting modern living.
CASE 03
A derelict tatami room with nothing but storage left, turned into a bright dining kitchen. With minimal investment, finished into a place tenants can move into right away.
PROPERTIES
An unused vacant home
reborn into a space like this.
HOW IT WORKS
From purchase to operation
in four steps
- 01
Search & select a property
We list vacant homes in your desired area and present candidates matching your conditions, budget and intended use. We also arrange on-site visits so you can decide after seeing the property in person.
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Purchase & legal procedures, handled
From drafting contracts to registering the transfer of ownership, we take care of the complex legal procedures. Fully equipped for purchases by overseas buyers as well.
- 03
Renovation
Right after purchase, our dedicated team begins renovation. With designs tailored to the use — second home, lodging, long-term rental — we achieve minimum investment and maximum value.
- 04
Monetize & operate via lodging or rental
Once renovation is complete, we list on Airbnb and others and operate it as lodging or a rental. When the owner is away, Makigumi handles cleaning, check-in and repairs all in one.
WHO WE HELP
Who this is for
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01
Domestic vacant-home owners
If you're struggling with an inherited property, or want to monetize real estate you already own — we'll start by sorting out the current situation together.
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02
Relocators & dual-base seekers from cities
For those who want a second home or a weekend base in the regions. Leave it all to us — purchase, renovation and operation.
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03
Overseas & non-Japanese buyers
MULTILINGUAL OKFor those who want to buy a vacant home in Japan but find the language and legal hurdles high. We have a strong track record with overseas buyers.
VISIT AKIYA FOR
Turn that vacant home
into your asset.
Browse the property list, case studies and service details on the Akiya for official site.
For pre-purchase consultations or on-site visit requests, reach out to Makigumi directly.