AKIYA & HOME CONSULTATION IN SHODOSHIMA
NAGASE KOMUTEN
Real Estate Division
FOR OWNERS

Own an akiya on Shodoshima but live elsewhere?

Your family home or akiya is on the island, but you are not.
Management, and the decision to sell or rent, can all move forward without you traveling here.

Does this sound familiar?

Mowing and airing out the house every time you visit — the repeated trips are wearing you down.

No one lives there, yet you keep paying property tax and fire insurance.

You worry about leaks and decay, but it's too far to go and check.

Sell, rent or keep it? There's no one on the island to talk it through with.

The altar and belongings are still inside, and you don't know where to start.

How we can help

You can stay where you are. Start by telling us the situation online.

01
Remote consultation (Zoom / Google Meet)

From your own home, with screen sharing. Looking at maps and photos together, we sort out the condition of the house and the way forward. No need to visit. Evenings and weekends are fine too.

02
Vacant-house management & watch service

We patrol regularly — airing, running water, checking the mailbox and the exterior — and report back with photos. We also check after typhoons or heavy snow and arrange mowing and garden work.

03
Selling & renting proposals

After a carpenter inspects the building, we give a price guide for selling or renting, list it on this site and introduce it to people hoping to move here. We also advise based on your title and inheritance situation.

04
Renovation, demolition & clearing

Want minimal repairs before renting, or to demolish an old house? We handle it in-house and through local partners — including altar closing and clearing leftover belongings with trusted contractors.

How it works, even from afar

STEP
1
Consult online

Reach us by form or phone and we'll send a Zoom / Google Meet link. There is no charge.

STEP
2
On-site check (on your behalf)

We visit the property and report its condition with photos and video. No attendance needed from you.

STEP
3
Decide the direction

From manage, sell, rent or demolish, we choose the path that fits your situation — with rough costs at this stage.

STEP
4
Carry it out & report

We execute the agreed plan. A licensed agent handles contracts and registration; our own carpenters do the work. We report progress online.

What only an island builder can do

A carpenter can read the building

Leaks, subfloor, structure — checked by craftsmen who have built island homes. We give realistic answers on whether and how much to repair.

We are based on the island

Our head office is in Ikeda, Shodoshima-cho. Unlike an off-island management firm, we can act quickly — and we know the ferries and the local lay of the land.

From management to exit, one window

Watching, renovation, selling, demolition — all through a single contact. No need to line up several different companies.

FAQ

Q
Can we proceed without ever going to the island?
A
Yes. Consultation, on-site checks and reporting can all be completed online and on your behalf. You are welcome to visit and attend if you wish, but it is not required.
Q
How much does the management (watch) service cost?
A
It depends on the patrol frequency and the work involved. We provide a quote after hearing the size of the building and your wishes. Start with a free online consultation.
Q
The title is still in my parent's name / inheritance isn't registered yet — is that OK?
A
You can still consult us. Selling or renting may require sorting out the title; we explain the necessary procedures and can introduce a partner judicial scrivener or specialist.
Q
The altar and belongings are still inside.
A
That's fine as is. We arrange altar closing and clearing of leftover items with trusted local contractors. Many owners start with clearing the contents.
Q
We haven't decided whether to sell or rent.
A
That's perfectly fine. We share the building's condition and a sense of the market, and propose options — including managing it while you take your time to decide.
From off-island, start with a video call.
0120-931-651 (8:00–17:00 JST / closed 2nd & 4th Sat, Sun) — consultations via Zoom / Google Meet.
Contact us