English-Speaking Property Management in Hyogo

Property management in Hyogo — FAQ

My family house is in northern Hyogo. Does it really get snow?

Yes. The Tajima area facing the Sea of Japan, around Toyooka, Kami and the Hachi-Kannabe highlands, gets real winter snow, quite unlike Kobe. We plan freeze protection, roof and gutter checks, and post-winter inspections there, while houses on the Seto Inland Sea side follow a milder schedule.

How do you reach a house on Awaji Island?

Awaji has no railway, so it is reached by car or highway bus across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from Kobe. We plan visits and contractor trips around that, and pay close attention to sea wind, salt and the gardens that grow quickly on the island.

I inherited a large old house in Tamba-Sasayama with fields. Where do I start?

Big rural houses often come with outbuildings, a storehouse and farmland, and farmland can only be sold or transferred with permission under Japan's farmland rules. We take stock of the buildings and land with photos, and suggest you speak to a judicial scrivener (shiho shoshi) about registration before deciding what to keep.

How much does property management in Hyogo cost?

Plans run from ¥14,000 to ¥42,000 per month depending on how often we visit — quarterly, every other month, or monthly. The right cadence depends on your Hyogo property's type, age, and condition. Rental management is 5% of rent, and renovation is quoted separately.