AKIYA & HOME CONSULTATION IN SHODOSHIMA
NAGASE KOMUTEN
Real Estate Division
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GUIDE

First-time Guide

From finding an akiya to selling or renting —
here is how it works on Shodoshima.

For buyers: how it works

STEP
1
Search & consult

Browse our listings, or tell us your budget, lifestyle and preferred area. We may also have off-market properties to introduce.

STEP
2
Visit

We guide you on site so you can see the building and its surroundings for yourself. We can plan around the ferry schedule.

STEP
3
Make an offer

If the terms suit you, apply to purchase. We negotiate conditions such as price and handover timing with the seller on your behalf.

STEP
4
Contract & handover

A licensed real estate agent supports you through the important-matters explanation, sales contract and registration.

STEP
5
Island life

Feel free to ask us about island life after handover. For relocation and housing subsidies, we point you to the town office.

For sellers: how it works

1
Consult

By phone, form or online. Remote owners welcome.

2
Survey & appraisal

We check the building and land and give you a free price estimate.

3
Listing & matching

We list your property and introduce it to people hoping to move to the island.

4
Contract & handover

A licensed real estate agent handles the important-matters explanation, contract and handover.

Live off-island and own an akiya or land here?

We've gathered guidance for remote owners — online consultation (Zoom / Google Meet), selling or renting without visiting the island, and more.

For off-island owners →

FAQ

Q
I live outside the island — can I still consult you?
A
Yes. We offer online (video call) consultations. For viewings, we can arrange pickup at the port and plan around ferry times.
Q
Can I learn the building's condition before buying?
A
We explain what is known about its condition at the viewing and in the important-matters explanation before the contract. Feel free to ask about anything that concerns you during the viewing.
Q
Can I use subsidies?
A
Shodoshima and Tonosho towns have support programs related to akiya and relocation. Applications are handled by the town offices — contact us and we will point you to the right office.
Q
My house is old — will it sell?
A
It depends on the condition, but more and more people are looking for old kominka houses. Start with our free on-site survey and appraisal.
Q
Can I ask about using a property as a guesthouse or shop?
A
Yes. We introduce properties based on the use you have in mind. Some uses require permits or construction work, so we also recommend checking with the town office or a specialist.
Tell us what you have in mind.
0120-931-651 (8:00–17:00 JST / closed 2nd & 4th Sat, Sun) — online consultations available.
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