Properties in Fukui福井県
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Fukui consistently ranks among Japan's most livable prefectures. Known for its dinosaur museum, rugged coastline, and Zen heritage at Eiheiji Temple, it offers quiet countryside living with solid community infrastructure.
Why buy property in Fukui
Fukui has low property prices combined with high livability rankings. The 2024 Shinkansen extension has improved Tokyo access. Coastal properties along the Echizen coast offer Japan Sea views at affordable prices.
Geography and climate
Rugged Japan Sea coastline (Tojinbo cliffs). Mountain interior. Heavy snowfall in winter, warm humid summers.
Getting there
Capital: Fukui. Hokuriku Shinkansen extension now connects to Tsuruga. About 3 hours from Tokyo.
Highlights
- •Consistently ranked among Japan's most livable prefectures
- •Newly extended Shinkansen access
- •Dramatic Tojinbo cliffs coastline
- •Low property prices with high quality of life
Housing vacancy in Fukui
316,680
Total homes
48,160
Vacant
15.2%
Vacancy rate
25,300
Abandoned akiya
Source: Housing and Land Survey 2023. National average: 13.8%.