Tokyo
Capital megacity — most liquid but lowest yields, minpaku heavily restricted
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Local STR Rules — Tokyo
National 180-day cap; 19 of 23 wards impose stricter limits. Shinjuku: weekday ban (~150 days). Toshima: 120-day cap. 70% of wards ban new minpaku from Dec 2026.
Market Analysis — Tokyo
Key demand drivers and main investment risks
✅Demand Drivers
- •Record 31M+ visitors to Japan in 2024, Tokyo is #1 gateway
- •Yen at multi-decade lows makes property cheaper for foreign buyers
- •Worlds largest metro area — 37M population base
- •Ongoing development for post-Olympic urban renewal
⚠️Key Risks
- •Foreign ownership requires local management and tax navigation
- •Major seismic zone — building codes strict but risk remains
- •Central Tokyo cap rates below 3%
Properties in Tokyo
1055 for sale·390 for rent
Properties for Sale in Tokyo
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Yield by Neighborhood — Tokyo
Microzone investment comparison — CASABROVA
| Neighborhood | Price/m² | STR Yield | STR Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimokitazawa bohemianstudentgentrifying | ¥1,076,480–¥1,484,800 (₪20,243–₪27,921) | 6%–8.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Bohemian neighborhood with vintage shops, live music, and indie culture. Gentrifying rapidly. |
| Setagaya | ¥634,195–¥3,619,200 (₪11,926–₪68,057) | 3.5%–5.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Large low-rise Tokyo residential commuter ward |
| Asakusa historictourismtraditional | ¥1,113,600–¥1,503,360 (₪20,941–₪28,270) | 8.5%–11% | License Required | Historic tourism district centered on Senso-ji Temple. Most tourist-friendly area with better minpaku permissions. |
| Meguro | ¥676,512–¥4,485,395 (₪12,721–₪84,345) | 4%–6.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Nakameguro–Komaba–Gakugei-daigaku residential commuter ward |
| Haneda redevelopmentbusinessairport | ¥779,520–¥1,039,360 (₪14,658–₪19,545) | 9%–12% | License Required | Redevelopment area near Haneda Airport. Special Zone minpaku designation allows year-round STR. |
| Nakano residentialmiddle classcreative | ¥890,880–¥1,206,400 (₪16,752–₪22,686) | 6.5%–9% | STR Restricted 🟡 | |
| Shibuya trendyyouthtech | ¥2,227,200–¥3,006,720 (₪41,881–₪56,540) | 6.5%–9.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Trendy youth culture epicenter famous for Shibuya Crossing and tech startups. Major redevelopment underway. |
| Shinjuku businessentertainmentexpensive | ¥2,320,000–¥3,155,200 (₪43,626–₪59,332) | 6%–8.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Major business and entertainment hub with high-rise office towers and nightlife. Center of Tokyo's transportation network. |
| Minato-ku | ¥1,333,722–¥8,120,000 (₪25,080–₪152,692) | 3.5%–5.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Roppongi–Akasaka–Shiba high-income office/residential ward |
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 Tokyo
Shimokitazawa
Bohemian neighborhood with vintage shops, live music, and indie culture. Gentrifying rapidly.
Price from ¥1,076,480/m² (₪20,243/m²)
Setagaya
Large low-rise Tokyo residential commuter ward
Price from ¥634,195/m² (₪11,926/m²)
Asakusa
Historic tourism district centered on Senso-ji Temple. Most tourist-friendly area with better minpaku permissions.
Price from ¥1,113,600/m² (₪20,941/m²)
Meguro
Nakameguro–Komaba–Gakugei-daigaku residential commuter ward
Price from ¥676,512/m² (₪12,721/m²)
Haneda
Redevelopment area near Haneda Airport. Special Zone minpaku designation allows year-round STR.
Price from ¥779,520/m² (₪14,658/m²)
Nakano
Price from ¥890,880/m² (₪16,752/m²)
Shibuya
Trendy youth culture epicenter famous for Shibuya Crossing and tech startups. Major redevelopment underway.
Price from ¥2,227,200/m² (₪41,881/m²)
Shinjuku
Major business and entertainment hub with high-rise office towers and nightlife. Center of Tokyo's transportation network.
Price from ¥2,320,000/m² (₪43,626/m²)
Minato-ku
Roppongi–Akasaka–Shiba high-income office/residential ward
Price from ¥1,333,722/m² (₪25,080/m²)
Market Review — Tokyo
Tokyo, the world's largest metropolitan economy, offers foreign investors something rare: a global megacity with remarkably stable property prices, transparent transactions, and yields that outperform most developed-world capitals. Gross rental yields of 4–6% on compact apartments in wards like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Minato are supported by near-zero vacancy rates.
Japan's historically low interest rates create favorable financing conditions, while the yen's periodic weakness provides currency-advantaged entry points for USD, EUR, and GBP investors. Tokyo's property market is notably non-speculative compared to other Asian capitals, with prices driven by genuine rental demand rather than flipping activity.
The aging population narrative actually benefits investors: Japan's shrinking households are creating more demand for smaller rental units in urban centers. Combined with increasing inbound tourism and a growing foreign worker population, Tokyo's rental fundamentals remain structurally sound for the medium to long term.
Last updated: April 24, 2026
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