This renovated house for sale in Hachioji, Tokyo, sits an 8-minute walk from Takao Station and a short hop from the trails of Mount Takao. It is a four-bedroom wooden detached home with a garden, a sunny balcony and its own parking space, priced at about €104,000 (¥16,990,000). For Tokyo real estate, that figure is rare. For a second home in Japan with almost nothing left to fix, it is rarer still.
The House: Renovated Inside and Out
The renovation touched nearly every surface. The exterior has been repainted and the roof coated, so the part of the building that takes the weather has been dealt with. Inside, you get a new system kitchen, a new vanity, a new toilet unit and a modern unit bath with water reheating and a bathroom dryer. New wallpaper, doors, fixtures and floor tiles run throughout. A new water heater is in, the garden has been cleared, and a 5-year termite protection warranty comes with the house.
The living and dining room has been opened up to about 23 m² (14 jo). That is where the house earns its keep: room for a proper dining table, a sofa and a few friends who don't have to take turns. The four bedrooms are spread over two above-ground floors, with wood flooring and built-in closets. The total living area is 68.98 m² on a plot of 99.30 m². That is compact by European standards and typical for Tokyo, and it keeps heating, cleaning and upkeep manageable if you only use the house part of the year.
There is a keyless entry lock, which helps if family or friends stay while you are abroad. A private driveway with one parking space sits in front.
Living Near Mount Takao
Mount Takao, at roughly 600 metres, is among the most visited mountains in the world, and the trailheads are close. Picture a morning hike up before the day-trippers arrive, then back home for a shower and a late breakfast. Autumn leaves are the big draw here, but trail running, mountain biking and camping work for much of the year. Rivers and forest paths surround the neighbourhood, and onsen hot springs are within easy reach for tired legs.
The house stands in a quiet, low-rise residential area, zoned as a Category 1 low-rise exclusive residential district. In practice that means no tall blocks rising next door. Supermarkets and parks are close enough for daily errands, so you get the mountain air without driving far for groceries.
Hachioji Location: Trains to Central Tokyo
Hachioji is a city in western Tokyo Prefecture, and Takao Station on the JR Chūō Main Line is an 8-minute walk away. Allow about an hour by train to Shinjuku, depending on the service you catch. That is workable for a telecommuter who goes into the office once or twice a week, and easy for a weekend base. Haneda is the closer of Tokyo's two main international airports. Plan on a couple of hours door to door, including a change or two.
Buying a Second Home in Japan
The sale includes the building and the land. The floor area ratio is 80% and the building coverage ratio is 40%. Access is from a private road about 4.5 metres wide on the northeast side. The house meets the post-1981 seismic code, which matters in an earthquake-prone country. It is vacant, so you can move in or start using it straight away. If you plan to let it out, check the rules for short-term rentals first, as they are strict and vary by municipality.
Key Features
- Detached wooden house, 2 above-ground floors
- 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- 68.98 m² living area on a 99.30 m² plot
- Open-plan living/dining room of about 23 m² (14 jo)
- New system kitchen, vanity, toilet unit and unit bath
- Exterior repainted and roof coated
- New water heater and keyless entry lock
- 5-year termite protection warranty
- Balcony, garden and one parking space with private driveway
- Post-1981 seismic code compliance
- Category 1 low-rise exclusive residential zone
- 8-minute walk to Takao Station (JR Chūō Main Line)
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the house from Takao Station?It is about an 8-minute walk. From the station, the JR Chūō Main Line runs toward central Tokyo.
Does the house need any renovation?No. The interior and exterior have been redone, including the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, wallpaper, doors and floor tiles. The garden has been cleared and a termite warranty is in place.
Can a foreign buyer purchase property in Japan?In general, yes, and residency is not usually required to buy. Owning a home does not by itself grant a visa, so check your own right to stay and travel separately.
If a house near Mount Takao with a Tokyo address fits your plans, contact Homestra to ask questions or arrange a viewing.
