Fukuoka
Southern growth market — most affordable entry with rising demand
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Local STR Rules — Fukuoka
Full 180-day national standard; no additional city-level restrictions; most permissive major city
Market Analysis — Fukuoka
Key demand drivers and main investment risks
✅Demand Drivers
- •City center 10 min from airport — rare for major cities
- •Consistently ranked Japans most livable city
- •90 min to Seoul/Shanghai — Kyushus international hub
- •National Strategic Special Zone for startups — Japans fastest-growing major city
⚠️Key Risks
- •Kyushu exposed to annual typhoon season
- •Transaction volumes lower than Tokyo/Osaka
- •Less known to international investors
Properties in Fukuoka
572 for sale·260 for rent
Properties for Sale in Fukuoka
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1-Bed Studio · 16.87 m² in Tenjin
2-Bed Studio · 4.96 m² in Tenjin
3-Bed Apartment · 75.97 m² in Tenjin
3-Bed Apartment · 73.32 m² in Tenjin
3-Bed Apartment · 68.04 m² in Tenjin
Yield by Neighborhood — Fukuoka
Microzone investment comparison — CASABROVA
| Neighborhood | Price/m² | STR Yield | STR Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakata-ku | ¥243,698–¥1,355,849 (₪4,480–₪24,927) | 5.5%–8.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Hakata Station, airport and business-transit ward |
| Nishi residentialcoastalfamily | ¥553,860–¥738,480 (₪10,183–₪13,577) | 5.5%–8% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Western coastal ward with university campuses and beach areas. Suburban character. |
| Minami (Fukuoka) residentialbusinessfamily | ¥498,474–¥683,094 (₪9,164–₪12,559) | 6%–8.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Southern residential ward. Affordable with subway access and university population. |
| Sawara waterfrontupscaleresidential | — | — | STR Restricted 🟡 | Momochi seaside new city centre with waterfront condos; strong year-on-year growth and consistent rental demand. |
| Higashi (Fukuoka) redevelopmentaffordableresidential | — | — | STR Restricted 🟡 | Populous ward home to the master-planned Island City redevelopment; budget entry with mid-to-long-term growth potential. |
| Tenjin downtownbusinessshopping | ¥738,480–¥1,015,410 (₪13,577–₪18,668) | 7%–10% | License Required | Downtown Fukuoka with Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment. Young, dynamic atmosphere. |
| Hakata historictourismtransit hub | ¥683,094–¥941,562 (₪12,559–₪17,310) | 7.5%–10.5% | License Required | Historic commercial district with Yatai food stalls and Shinkansen access. |
| Chuo-ku (Fukuoka) | ¥284,684–¥1,500,038 (₪5,234–₪27,578) | 5%–8% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Tenjin–Akasaka–Ohori central ward; 180-day cap |
Yield and price ranges are internal AI-research estimates from public real-estate portals (Tranio, Investropa, Globes, etc.), refreshed quarterly. Not primary-source data.
Investment Areas in Fukuoka
Hakata-ku
Hakata Station, airport and business-transit ward
Price from ¥243,698/m² (₪4,480/m²)
Nishi
Western coastal ward with university campuses and beach areas. Suburban character.
Price from ¥553,860/m² (₪10,183/m²)
Minami (Fukuoka)
Southern residential ward. Affordable with subway access and university population.
Price from ¥498,474/m² (₪9,164/m²)
Sawara
Momochi seaside new city centre with waterfront condos; strong year-on-year growth and consistent rental demand.
Higashi (Fukuoka)
Populous ward home to the master-planned Island City redevelopment; budget entry with mid-to-long-term growth potential.
Tenjin
Downtown Fukuoka with Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment. Young, dynamic atmosphere.
Price from ¥738,480/m² (₪13,577/m²)
Hakata
Historic commercial district with Yatai food stalls and Shinkansen access.
Price from ¥683,094/m² (₪12,559/m²)
Chuo-ku (Fukuoka)
Tenjin–Akasaka–Ohori central ward; 180-day cap
Price from ¥284,684/m² (₪5,234/m²)
Market Review — Fukuoka
Fukuoka is Japan's fastest-growing major city and a gateway to Asian markets. The city offers significantly lower entry prices than Tokyo or Osaka, with rental yields averaging 5-6%. The Hakata, Tenjin, and Daimyo districts are popular investment zones. Japan's aging population is offset here by Fukuoka's unique startup visa and urban growth policies that attract young professionals.
Last updated: April 26, 2026
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