Genkan — Property professionals in Japan
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Genkan connects you with verified professionals across Japan — real estate, renovation, tax, legal, and everything in between.

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How it works

Three simple steps

From your first question to keys in hand. Browse the directory freely, then request a quote from your matched agent when you're ready.

01

Browse the directory

Explore profiles of real estate agents, inspectors, and specialists across all 47 prefectures. Filter by region, language, and specialty.

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02

Reach out

Contact professionals through the platform. We handle the introduction in English to make sure you reach the right person. Most replies within 48 hours.

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Get the agent's quote

Most agents offer additional services beyond the standard transaction — proxy viewings, English translation, inspection, paperwork. Tell us what you need, and your matched agent will send you their own quote within 24 hours.

Each agent sets their own rates. You only pay for what you select. No hidden fees.
Total cost transparency

What you'll really pay.

Here's a real example for a ¥7,000,000 akiya. Every fee, every party, no marketing tricks. Most of these costs are required by Japanese law and go to the government or licensed professionals — never to us.

Example: ¥7,000,000 akiya
Total fees: ~¥600,000 (legal) + agent's additional services (varies)
Price
Property purchase price Paid to the seller at closing
¥7,000,000
Legal
Agent commission (仲介手数料) 3% + ¥60k formula · capped at ¥330k for low-priced akiya · paid to the licensed agent
¥270,000
Legal
Stamp duty (印紙税) Tax on the contract document · paid to the government
¥5,000
Legal
Registration tax (登録免許税) 2% of the assessed value (not the sale price) · paid to the government
~¥90,000
Legal
Judicial scrivener (司法書士) Required by law to handle the legal property transfer
~¥100,000
Legal
Real estate acquisition tax (不動産取得税) 3% of assessed value · billed 3–6 months after purchase by prefecture
~¥135,000
Subtotal — fees required by Japanese law ~¥600,000
Additional services from your agent Some agents offer extra services for international clients — proxy viewings, translation, inspection coordination, post-purchase support. Each agent sets their own rates.
Varies by agent
Numbers are approximations for a typical ¥7M akiya. Actual amounts vary based on the assessed value (固定資産税評価額), property type, and prefecture. The judicial scrivener fee depends on the practitioner. Browse the directory to see which agents offer which services — they'll send you their own quote based on what you need.
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Most agents in our directory offer additional services for international clients — proxy viewings, English translation, inspection coordination, post-purchase support. Pick what you'd value, and we'll match you with an agent who'll send you their own quote.

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