Nara Prefecture (奈良県, Nara-ken) is a well-known prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Nara is a landlocked prefecture that is surrounded by four other prefectures; Osaka, Kyoto, Wakayama, and Mie. Nara is famous for having the most UNESCO world heritage sites in Japan. The total population of Nara prefecture is currently 1.3 million.

In this article, we will show you the average home, apartment, and land price in 4 of Nara’s most popular cities.

If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Nara prefecture, keep reading to find out the average property price and see some homes and land that are currently for sale.

Nara City

Nara

Osaka by Yukiko Matsuoka is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

The capital city of Nara prefecture, Nara City once held the esteemed title of Japan’s capital. Prior to the capital’s move to Kyoto and later Tokyo, Nara City was traditionally where the Emperor of Japan resided.

Property Type
Average Price Per Square Meter
House
¥199,000 ($1,799 USD)
Apartment/Condominium
¥226,000 ($2,043 USD)
Land
¥84,000 ($759 USD)


The highest property values can be found in the capital of Akahadacho, while the lowest property values are located in Sagawaryocho.

Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Nara City: 

Home 

house for sale in Nara City
house for sale in Nara City
Price
128 Million Yen (1.1 Million USD)
Location
Nara City, Gakuen Minami
Access:
13 minute walk from Gakuenmae Station on the Kentetsu Nara Line
Layout
13LDK
Building Area
426.00 sqm
Land Area
986.40 sqm
Year Built
1984, Renovated 2010
Days on Market
33
Notes
Owner-occupied home, please schedule a viewing

Apartment

Apartment for sale in Nara City
Apartment for sale in Nara City
Price
45 Million Yen (418,756 USD)
Location
Nara City, Tsurumai
Access:
8 minute walk from Gakuenmae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
Layout
4LDK
Occupied Area
86.89 sqm
Balcony Area
14.36 sqm
Floor
3/8
Year Built
2013
Days on Market
37
Notes
Owner-occupied home, please schedule a viewing

Land

Land for sale in Nara City
Land for sale in Nara City
Price
280 Million Yen (260,652 USD)
Location
Nara City, Kashiwagi
Access:
n/a
Land Area
1,155.86 sqm
Days on Market
75
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Ikoma

Ikoma, Nara neighborhood

Ikoma neighborhood by Rosewoman is licensed under CC BY 2.0 


Ikoma is the third largest city in Nara by population count. Ikoma is a 32 minute train ride east of the capital, Nara City. Ikoma currently has a population of 120,741.

Property Type
Average Price Per Square Meter
House
¥172,000 ($1,558 USD)
Apartment/Condominium
¥183,000 ($1,657 USD)
Land
¥52,000 ($471 USD)


The highest property values can be found in Kitashinmachi, while the lowest property values are located in Arisatocho.

Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Ikoma:


Home 


Home for sale in Ikoma, Nara
Home for sale in Ikoma, Nara
Price
50 Million Yen (464,750 USD)
Location
Ikoma City, Higashi-ikoma
Access:
4 minute walk to bus stop then 5 minute bus ride from Higashi Ikoma Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
Layout
5SLDK
Building Area
307.66 sqm
Land Area
442.57 sqm
Year Built
1976
Days on Market
43
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Apartment for sale in Ikoma, Nara
Apartment for sale in Ikoma, Nara
Price:
35.8 Million Yen (333,226 USD)
Location
Ikoma City, Shiraniwadai
Access:
3 minute walk from Shiraniwadai Station on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line
Layout
3SLDK
Occupied Area
81.19 sqm
Balcony Area
13.01 sqm
Floor
6/9
Year Built
2015
Days on Market
18
Notes
Owner-occupied, please schedule a viewing

Land

Land for sale in Ikoma, Nara
Land for sale in Ikoma, Nara
Price
69.8 Million Yen (648,581 USD)
Location
Ikoma City, Higashi Ikoma
Access:
5 minute walk to Higashi Ikoma station on the Kentetsu Nara Line
Land Area
443.32 sqm
Days on Market
45
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime


Sakurai

Hasedera temple, Sakurai city, Nara

Hasedera temple, Sakurai city, Nara by Bong Grit is licensed under CC BY 2.0 


Sakurai had a short lived run as Japan’s capital from the years 457-479. This city is also home to one of Shinto’s oldest shrines, Omiwa Shrine. The shrine is famous among sake breweries, as dealers often come here to pay homage to the god of Sake, Inari Okami. Sakurai currently has a population of 58,386. 

Property Type
Average Price Per Square Meter
House
¥196,000 ($1,781 USD)
Apartment/Condominium
¥260,000 ($1,524 USD)
Land
¥157,000 ($1,426 USD)


The highest property values can be found in the capital of Odono, while the lowest property values were located in Daifuku.

Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Sakurai:


Home 

House for sale in Sakurai, Nara
House for sale in Sakurai, Nara
Price
25.8 Million Yen (239,940 USD)
Location
Sakurai City, Tobi
Access:
17 minute walk from Asakura Yamato nearest station on the Kotoden Kotohira Line
Layout
4LDK
Building Area
103.08 sqm
Land Area
219.12 sqm
Year Built
n/a
Days on Market
31
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Apartment for sale in Sakurai, Nara
Apartment for sale in Sakurai, Nara
Price
9.98 Million Yen (410,586 USD)
Location
Sakurai City, Owari Awadono
Access:
6 minute walk from Sakurai Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Layout
3LDK
Occupied Area
70.93 sqm
Balcony Area
12.47 sqm
Floor
3/9
Year Built
2007
Days on Market
48
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Land

Land for sale in Sakurai, Nara
Land for sale in Sakurai, Nara
Price
44.8 Million Yen (416,461 USD)
Location
Sakurai City, Oji Kawai
Access:
1 minute walk to Sakurai station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Land Area
185.23 sqm
Days on Market
5
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime


Uda

Uda, Nara

Uda by Yash is licensed under CC BY 2.0 


Uda is a 1 hour train ride from the capital city of Nara. Uda City is surrounded by mountains on all sides and has a population of 38,648.

Property Type
Average Price Per Square Meter
House
¥276,000 ($2,507 USD)
Apartment/Condominium
¥239,000 ($2,170 USD)
Land
 ¥123,000 ($1,117 USD) 


The highest property values can be found in Haibarahagihara, while the lowest property values are located in Oudahasama.

Below are some examples of real estate currently for sale in Uda prefecture:


Home 

House for sale in Uda, Nara
House for sale in Uda, Nara
Price
39.5 Million Yen (367,043 USD)
Location
Uda, Haibara Akanedai
Access:
5 minute walk to Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Layout
5LDK
Building Area
130.00 sqm
Land Area
199.26 sqm
Year Built
2014
Days on Market
14
Notes
Owner-occupied home, please schedule a viewing

Apartment

Apartment for sale in Uda, Nara
Apartment for sale in Uda, Nara
Price
13.6 Million Yen (126,457 USD)
Location
Uda, Haibara Takahagidai
Access:
1 minute walk from Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line
Layout
3LDK
Occupied Area
71.53 sqm
Balcony Area
17.53 sqm
Floor
8/12
Year Built
1997
Days on Market
52
Notes
Tenant-occupied, unable to view the inside, exterior only.

Land

Land for sale in Uda, Nara
Land for sale in Uda, Nara
Price
50 Million Yen (465,400 USD)
Location
Uda, Murou Kamisama
Access:
5 minutes by car from Kokura Interchange on the Meihan National Highway
Land Area
4,485.00 sqm
Days on Market
54
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Contact us here if you are interested in real estate in Nara prefecture.

*note: This article is for informational purposes only. As of the time of publishing these properties were available for sale, we cannot guarantee the availability of any of these properties at the time of your inquiry. Please contact us to make a detailed inquiry. Exchange rates change daily the US dollar amount is given strictly as a reference.

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