KYOTO PROPERTY GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL OWNERS

Own property in Kyoto?
Know your options before you sell, rent or exit.

SHUJU CHECK explains the practical steps for overseas owners, non-Japanese owners and people who operate a minpaku or guesthouse in Kyoto. Start with the decision you need to make now.

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Six guides for property owners

Not a full translation of the Japanese site. These pages are written around the questions international owners actually face.

Nationality and tax residence are different.
A foreign national living in Japan and a Japanese national living overseas can face different tax and document requirements. The tax pages use the term non-resident for Japanese tax purposes where that distinction matters.

Want a local Kyoto sale consultation?

If you already know you want to sell, contact SHUJU with the property address, property type and the country where you currently live.

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Prefer to compare multiple companies first?

The Japanese site explains how appraisal portals can bring in multiple agencies. Compare the agencies and their reasoning—not just the highest number.

View appraisal portal guide (Japanese) →