To visitors of the Tsunan Town website

Hello, and thank you for visiting the Tsunan Town website.
This site is intended for those considering moving to or relocating to Tsunan Town.
If you are interested in purchasing a vacant house property through this site, please carefully read and ensure you understand the following important notes before reaching out to us.
Thank you for your cooperation.

What is the Tsunan Vacant House Bank?

The Tsunan Town Vacant House Bank (Akiya Bank) operates like a matching bulletin board, connecting property owners who wish to sell or rent with prospective buyers. Many of the listed properties are intended solely as private residential homes for sale.

Life in a Local Community ("Mura")

Most properties in Tsunan are located within traditional local communities ("mura"). Active residents live around these vacant houses. Priority is given to individuals who can communicate well with neighbors, respect local village rules, and live harmoniously without causing disturbances.

Visiting Tsunan Town in Person

We do not accept individuals who have never visited Tsunan Town before so please visit Tsunan Town and see the area.

Living in a Heavy Snowfall Area

Tsunan Town is one of the world’s heaviest snowfall regions. Please note hat ownin a home and living in Tsunan requires real effort and preparation, especially in winter. Please keep in mind that Tsunan is a residential and agricultural community, that is far from large cities and has very little public transportation.

Property Usage & Short-Term Rentals (Minpaku)

If you plan on using properties as short-term vacation rentals (such as Airbnb/Minpaku), please keep in mind that they may cause noise or disturbance to neighbors. Please vist Tsunan to see the environment firsthand ad consider whether your plan will be supported by the local community before making a purchase.

Language Requirements & Representation

If you do not reside in Japan or are not fluent in Japanese, please submit your inquiries through a management company or representative capable of providing translation and support.
Our goal is to foster smooth, comfortable transactions that benefit both current Tsunan residents and those joining our community.

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Please note that it may take some time for us to reply to your inquiries especially from oversea. Thank you for your understanding.