Properties in Yamagata山形県

585
Listings
¥1,433万
Avg price
51.0
Avg score
Declining
Population trend

Yamagata is renowned for its cherry orchards, Zao's snow monsters, and Dewa Sanzan mountain pilgrimage. The prefecture offers affordable rural properties with excellent natural surroundings and hot spring access.

Why buy property in Yamagata

Properties in Yamagata are significantly cheaper than national averages. Ski areas and onsen towns provide tourism rental potential. The fertile Shonai Plain area offers spacious farmhouse properties.

Geography and climate

Surrounded by mountains on all sides. Heavy snow in winter, warm summers. Famous for fruit cultivation.

Getting there

Capital: Yamagata. Shinkansen from Tokyo to Yamagata in about 2 hours 45 minutes. Shonai Airport serves the coastal region.

Highlights

  • Cherry and fruit orchards throughout the valleys
  • Zao ski resort with snow monster trees
  • Sacred Dewa Sanzan pilgrimage mountains
  • Affordable farmhouse properties

Data insights for Yamagata

Based on 585 scored properties in this prefecture

Population trend
41/100
Declining
Hazard safety
50/100
Moderate risk
Walkability
66/100
Some amenities

Housing vacancy in Yamagata

400,620
Total homes
55,330
Vacant
13.8%
Vacancy rate
30,670
Abandoned akiya

Source: Housing and Land Survey 2023. National average: 13.8%.

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