Properties in Ishikawa石川県
6
Listings
¥298万
Avg price
43.1
Avg score
Rapidly declining
Population trend
Ishikawa is home to Kanazawa, one of Japan's best-preserved castle towns with Kenroku-en garden. The prefecture blends Edo-period heritage with contemporary art and a vibrant food scene centered on Japan Sea seafood.
Why buy property in Ishikawa
Kanazawa offers cultural richness and urban amenities at prices well below Kyoto. Traditional machiya townhouses are available for renovation. The Noto Peninsula provides coastal properties with dramatic scenery.
Geography and climate
Noto Peninsula extends into the Sea of Japan. Mountain ranges to the south. Heavy snowfall in winter.
Getting there
Capital: Kanazawa. Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa in about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Highlights
- •Kenroku-en — one of Japan's three great gardens
- •Well-preserved Edo-period districts
- •Traditional machiya renovation opportunities
- •Noto Peninsula coastal properties
Data insights for Ishikawa
Based on 6 scored properties in this prefecture
Population trend
1/100
Rapidly declining
Hazard safety
50/100
Moderate risk
Walkability
63/100
Some amenities
Housing vacancy in Ishikawa
542,680
Total homes
84,030
Vacant
15.5%
Vacancy rate
38,890
Abandoned akiya
Source: Housing and Land Survey 2023. National average: 13.8%.
