Properties in Hyogo兵庫県
Hyogo stretches from the cosmopolitan port city of Kobe across to the rural Japan Sea coast. The prefecture offers everything from urban waterfront apartments to secluded countryside properties and hot spring towns.
Why buy property in Hyogo
Kobe offers sophisticated urban living at lower prices than Osaka. The Awaji Island bridge connection has increased property interest. Northern Hyogo (Tajima area) has very affordable rural properties with hot spring access.
Geography and climate
Spans the full width of Honshu. Southern coast faces the Inland Sea, northern coast the Japan Sea. Diverse climate zones.
Getting there
Capital: Kobe. Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Kobe in about 2 hours 45 minutes. Kobe Airport and nearby Kansai International Airport.
Highlights
- •Kobe — cosmopolitan port city with mountain backdrop
- •Awaji Island resort properties
- •Arima and Kinosaki hot spring towns
- •Affordable northern Hyogo countryside
Housing vacancy in Hyogo
Source: Housing and Land Survey 2023. National average: 13.8%.