Well-known as a popular vacation spot for Japanese mainlanders, the sub-tropical paradise of Okinawa is also a popular place to relocate for expats and mainlanders alike. Okinawa’s unique local culture--a blend of native Okinawan, Japanese, and American influences--makes it surprisingly cosmopolitan despite being such a relatively small and isolated prefecture. 

Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture, consisting of over 100 islands of varying sizes that stretch over 1000km from just south of Kagoshima Prefecture to just east of Taiwan. The total population of Okinawa Prefecture is approximately 1.5 million people.

In this article, we will show you the average home, apartment, and land price in 3 of Okinawa’s most popular cities. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Okinawa Prefecture, keep reading to find out the average property price and see some homes and land that are currently for sale.


Naha

Naha, Okinawa

Monorail in Naha by Daniel Ramirez is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

The capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Naha is also its most populous city. It’s home to a diverse population consisting of many different nationalities, making for a fascinating melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Nowhere is this more apparent than along Kokusai-dori (literally “International Avenue”), the city’s central thoroughfare which features countless shops, bars, and restaurants

Northeast of Kokusai-dori is an up-and-coming area called Shintoshin (literally “New City Center”) which, appropriately, is on its way to become the new city center--it’s where most of the new development in the city is taking place, and it features several shopping malls, high-end Western brand stores, and other attractions that make it popular among young people and tourists.

Unlike most major cities in Japan, Naha doesn’t have a complex train system, instead relying on walking, cars, or the Okinawa Urban Monorail (also known locally as Yui Rail), which stretches from Naha Airport all the way to the neighboring city of Urasoe, as means of transport.


Property Type
Average Price Per Square Meter
House
¥348,000 ($3,154 USD)
Apartment/Condominium
¥382,000 ($3,471 USD)
Land
¥197,000 ($1,790 USD)


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

Home 

house for sale in Naha City
house for sale in Naha City
house for sale in Naha City
house for sale in Naha City
Price
85 Million Yen (772,310 USD)
Location
Kokuba, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
29 minute walk from Tsubogawa Station on the Yui Rail Line
Layout
4LDK
Building Area
152.58㎡
Land Area
268.82㎡
Year Built
2005
Days on Market
9 days
Notes
Owner-occupied home, available for viewing at request

Apartment

house for sale in Naha City
house for sale in Naha City
house for sale in Naha City
house for sale in Naha City
Price
32 Million Yen (290,752 USD)
Location
Shurigibocho, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
3 minute walk from Gibo Station on the Yui Rail Line
Layout
2LDK
Occupied Area
59.37㎡
Balcony Area
19.28㎡
Floor
10F
Year Built
1994
Days on Market
1
Notes
Unoccupied, available for viewing

Land

house for sale in Naha City
house for sale in Naha City
Price
77 Million Yen (724,960 USD)
Location
Oroku, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
15 minute walk from Onoyama Koen Station on the Yui Rail Line
Land Area
365.06㎡
Days on Market
70
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime

Okinawa City

Okinawa City HallOkinawa City Hall by Okinawa Soba (Rob) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 


Despite sharing its name with the prefecture, Okinawa City is not actually the prefectural capital. It is, however, the second most populous city, with an estimated population of 138,431. Located in the center of the main island about 20km north of the capital of Naha, Okinawa City is home to several United States military facilities including Kadena Air Base, and as a result many signs in the city are in both English and Japanese.

Property Type
Average Price Per Square Meter
House
¥262,000 ($2,380 USD)
Apartment/Condominium
¥167,000 ($1,517 USD)
Land
¥62,000 ($563 USD)


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

Home 

Home for sale in Okinawa, City
Home for sale in Okinawa, City
Home for sale in Okinawa, City
Home for sale in Okinawa, City
Price
36.8 Million Yen (334,365 USD)
Location
Yamauchi, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
5 minute walk from Yamauchi Middle School bus stop
Layout
3LDK
Building Area
109.00㎡
Land Area
143.42㎡
Year Built
1997
Days on Market
80
Notes
Vacant home, available to view anytime

Apartment

Apartment for sale in Okinawa City
Apartment for sale in Okinawa City
Apartment for sale in Okinawa City
Apartment for sale in Okinawa City
Price:
24.8 Million Yen (225,333 USD)
Location
Hiyagon, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
5 minute walk to Hiyagon bus stop
Layout
2LDK
Occupied Area
59.14㎡
Balcony Area
17.47㎡
Floor
5F
Year Built
2017
Days on Market
15
Notes
Owner-occupied, must schedule viewing

Land

Land for sale in Okinawa City
Land for sale in Okinawa City
Price
30 Million Yen (272,580 USD)
Location
Takahara, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
3 minute walk to Takahara-Minami bus stop
Land Area
330.00㎡
Days on Market
70
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime


Uruma 

Ishikawa, Uruma, Okinawa

Ishikawa, Uruma by Kugel~commonswiki is licensed under CC BY 2.0 


Located just north of Okinawa City, Uruma is the third most populous city in the prefecture with a total population of 118,330. In addition to the city proper on the mainland, the city also governs the eight Yokatsu Islands which are home to important historical sites, including several castles and a number of holy sites of significance to the local Okinawan folk religion. The Mid-Sea Road, a 4.7km long road stretching out into the sea which connects the islands with the mainland, is an iconic spot in Uruma. 

Property Type
Average Price Per Square Meter
House
¥228,000 ($2,072 USD)
Apartment/Condominium
¥161,000 ($1,463 USD)
Land
¥36,000 ($327 USD)


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

Home 

House for sale in Uruma, Okinawa
House for sale in Uruma, Okinawa
Price
39.8 Million Yen (361,623 USD)
Location
Kanekadan, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
16 minute walk from Kamitairagawa bus stop
Layout
3LDK
Building Area
82.77㎡
Land Area
447.22㎡
Year Built
1991, renovated 2018
Days on Market
34
Notes
Owner occupied home; must set up viewing in advance

Apartment

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Price
26 Million Yen (236,236 USD)
Location
Esu, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
15 minute walk from Esu Kominkan bus stop
Layout
2LDK
Occupied Area
50.49㎡
Balcony Area
n/a
Floor
5
Year Built
2018
Days on Market
23
Notes
Unoccupied, available for viewing

Land

Land for sale in Uruma City
Land for sale in Uruma City
Price
20.5 Million Yen (186,263 USD)
Location
Ishikawa Higashionna, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture
Access:
10 minute walk from Higashionna bus stop
Land Area
398.00㎡
Days on Market
10
Notes
Vacant lot, available to view anytime


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