Bungotakada 'zero-yen' akiya & move-in home grants (豊後高田市 0円空き家)
Pick up an old house in a Showa-era town on the Kunisaki peninsula for almost nothing and…
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Bungotakada (Oita) lists vacant houses priced at ¥1 or less as '0-yen akiya' for people living outside the city; incomers who build or buy a home get a move-in grant from ¥200,000, rising to ¥1,000,000 for out-of-prefecture buyers who demolish a 0-yen akiya and build new, and akiya-bank homes can get half of renovation costs (up to ¥400,000) plus clearance subsidies.
Dream spread
Pick up an old house in a Showa-era town on the Kunisaki peninsula for almost nothing and get help to fix it up or rebuild.
Relocation reality check
Your fit signals
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Reality engine
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Eligibility
0-yen akiya: akiya-bank users living outside Bungotakada. Home grant: people who build or buy a home in the city within a year (base ¥100,000; ¥200,000 for incomers from outside the city; add-ons by criteria; ¥1M for out-of-prefecture buyers who demolish a 0-yen akiya and build new). Renovation subsidy: akiya-bank owners or confirmed tenants/users using city-based contractors.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Buy or own a qualifying property
BlockerThe incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
The long game
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 200,000 JPY – 1,000,000 JPYConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Property purchase
- Required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
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4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
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- r/japanlife
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“空き家バンクで売買価格を1円以下に設定した物件を「0円空き家」として紹介します … 「0円空き家」は、費用をかけずに取得できる物件という意味ではありません [Akiya-bank houses priced at ¥1 or less are listed as '0-yen akiya' … '0-yen' does not mean you can acquire it without cost] (page updated 1 Oct 2026)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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