ADVISORY

Any vacant-house
question —
we'll answer it.

Born from hands-on experience —
advisory support for your first step

Kyoko Watanabe

PAIN POINTS

We know
"how to make it move."

Having faced the frontline of vacant-house renovation and operation in Ishinomaki for 10 years,
Makigumi has the track record and know-how of overcoming the same struggles.

  • Someone who inherited a vacant house and isn't sure what to do with it

    "I inherited the family home when we cleared it out, but I can't tell whether selling, renting, or putting it to use is the right call."

  • Salaried employee starting to make use of real estate on the side

    "There's no shortage of high-yield property listings online, but I don't have the confidence to actually operate one myself."

  • Airbnb host

    "I started on Airbnb, but running a single channel alone, my occupancy rate has stalled."

  • Considering how to use a vacant house from afar

    "Without visiting in person or knowing the area, I can't tell if a property is actually a good one."

WHY MAKIGUMI

Three reasons
only Makigumi can offer

  • 20+ properties, self-managed
    01

    20+ properties, self-managed

    Miyagi, Nagano, Tokyo, Kanagawa — we've actually renovated and operated more than 20 properties as our own. Not knowledge read on paper, but hands-on expertise from operators who've carried the P&L themselves.

  • A technology asset: the Makigumi Studio portal
    02

    A technology asset: the Makigumi Studio portal

    We've built and run our own operations portal — guest messaging, review management, revenue reporting and a cleaning app. You get access to working software, not advisory hours alone.

  • Real operating know-how, not just information
    03

    Real operating know-how, not just information

    What Makigumi sells isn't information — it's the hands-on expertise of renovating and operating properties ourselves. When it matters, we show up in person, from property search to opening day.

  • 0+ Vacant homes revived
  • 0+ yrs Active in Ishinomaki
  • 0 Self-operated properties
  • 0+ Prefectures active in
PRESS

CONSULTATION

What you can bring to
the Akiya Advisory Plan

"Which property should I choose?" "Rental or vacation-rental?" "How much should I renovate?" "How do I get bookings?"
One monthly check-in and ongoing chat support answer them all.

PLANS

Pricing

One Akiya Advisory Plan, plus options you combine freely as needed.

ADVISORY PLAN

Akiya Advisory Plan

One 60-minute check-in meeting per month, plus up to 2 hours/month of chat consultation. Everything beyond that — hands-on execution support, on-site work — is added as an option.

30% off right now - through Dec 31, 2026
Regular ¥75,000/mo ¥50,000+/mo
Talk to us — free consultation

Add-on options

  • Multi-channel support

    We onboard Airbnb-only owners to Airhost and list on additional channels like Booking.com.

    One-time fee ¥50,000 No monthly fee (Airhost usage fees billed separately to the owner)

  • Hands-on support (working alongside you)

    Accompanying you on property viewings, vendor negotiations, renovation oversight and through to opening day.

    +¥70,000+/mo

  • Makigumi Studio portal

    Operations portal with guest messaging, revenue reporting and a cleaning app.

    ¥5,000–10,000/mo per property

  • Vacation-rental website design

    A dedicated website that showcases your property and is built to drive direct bookings.

    Setup fee ¥50,000+ + ¥5,000+/mo maintenance
No membership required

Spot consulting

A single 60-minute property assessment or consultation. Available even without the Akiya Advisory Plan.

¥30,000 per session

Other options available on request

  • Renovation contracting
  • Roopt brand franchise (FC)
  • AI phone answering
  • Noise monitoring

We provide individual quotes based on your property and needs. Please contact us for details.

※Pricing may vary depending on the property's condition and scale. Please contact us for details.

FLOW

How a consultation works

  1. 01

    Get in touch

    Tell us briefly about your current situation via the form or email.

  2. 02

    Initial hearing (free)

    About an hour, conducted online. We sort out the issues and align on direction.

  3. 03

    Plan proposal

    Based on the hearing, we present a concrete utilization plan grounded in reality.

  4. 04

    Advisory contract begins

    We combine the Akiya Advisory Plan with the options you need, and start moving together.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum contract term? Can I cancel partway through?

The minimum contract term is 6 months. You can cancel anytime from month 7 onward.

Can I get advice on any type of property?

Detached houses, apartments — any property type is fine. Whether we can support your specific location and condition may vary, so please start with a free initial hearing.

What areas do you cover?

The monthly check-in meeting and chat consultation are available nationwide online. On-site, hands-on support (an option) is centered on Miyagi Prefecture — get in touch if you're further afield.

How is this different from a real-estate agent or other consultants?

Makigumi doesn't stop at information. We've personally renovated and operated 20+ vacant houses as our own properties, so we work alongside you with knowledge from actual practice, not theory.

Can I add or change options partway through?

Yes — you can adjust your combination of options anytime as your needs change. Most clients start with the base plan and add options as they go.

CONTACT

Tell us about your
plans for your vacant house.

The first hearing is free. Rather than pushing a solution on you,
we start by sorting out the current situation together.

Book a free consultation

TRAINING PROGRAM

Want to see it in person?

Advisory plan members get 20% off our Field Study & Training program in Ishinomaki.

See the Training Program