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
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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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