Properties in Nara奈良県
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Japan's first permanent capital, Nara preserves over 1,300 years of history across its temples, shrines, and parkland. The compact prefecture offers cultural richness with residential convenience near both Osaka and Kyoto.
Why buy property in Nara
Nara provides lower property prices than neighboring Osaka and Kyoto while being within commuting distance of both. Southern Nara (Yoshino) offers mountain properties and traditional villages at very affordable prices.
Geography and climate
Northern plains transition to mountainous Yoshino region in the south. Mild climate moderated by surrounding mountains.
Getting there
Capital: Nara. 35 minutes to Osaka-Namba by Kintetsu. 45 minutes to Kyoto by Kintetsu or JR.
Highlights
- •Ancient capital with UNESCO World Heritage sites
- •Commutable to both Osaka and Kyoto
- •Lower prices than Kansai urban centers
- •Mountain villages in Yoshino region
Housing vacancy in Nara
607,800
Total homes
86,070
Vacant
14.2%
Vacancy rate
43,270
Abandoned akiya
Source: Housing and Land Survey 2023. National average: 13.8%.