
What We Do
We care for Japanese properties so their owners don't have to fly 6,000 miles every time something needs attention.
We built MonoHaus because we watched owners struggle to care for properties from thousands of miles away. Roofs leaked, gardens overgrew, mail piled up. Now we handle all of it — and report everything to you in English.
サービス · Our Services
Every service exists because we've seen what happens when it's missing. We don't offer packages full of things you don't need — just the care your specific property requires.
点検
We visit on your plan's schedule — quarterly, every other month, or monthly — and document everything: structure, security, weather damage, utilities, pest signs, neighbour issues. You receive a photo report within 5 business days (up to 25 photos on Premium).
庭園管理
Japanese gardens don't manage themselves. Basic tidying (weeds, trimming) is included in Standard. Full seasonal maintenance — pruning, lawn care, autumn leaf clearing, winter prep — comes with Premium, or as an add-on on any plan.
郵便転送
We collect your property mail, scan important documents, and forward them digitally. Tax notices, utility bills, municipal letters — nothing sits unopened. Bill payment coordination included.
入居者管理
When your property is ready for tenants, we handle everything — listing, screening, background checks, lease preparation, rent collection, and move-in coordination. All in Japanese, reported in English.
3Dスキャン
Full Matterport 3D documentation of your property with detailed floorplans and architectural measurements. Available on any plan as a one-off service. Essential for remote owners planning renovations.
修繕・復元
From patching a leaky roof to full kominka restoration. Dedicated project manager, 200+ vetted contractors, weekly progress photos, and complete budget tracking. We've brought back houses that sat empty for decades.
財務報告
Every yen tracked. Monthly P&L statements, expense breakdowns, tax-ready annual documents. All accessible from your real-time owner dashboard. No hidden fees, ever.
法務・届出
Japanese property law is complex. We handle akiya bank registration, subsidy applications, fire safety compliance, waste regulations, and annual tax filings so you don't have to navigate Japanese bureaucracy.
緊急対応
24/7 coordination for typhoons, burst pipes, break-ins, or any urgent situation. We aim to dispatch a contractor within 24 hours, in all 47 prefectures — and we'll always do our best to be faster. Timing can depend on weather, disasters and local contractor availability.
詳細 · Explore Each Service
Each service has its own guide — what it covers, what's included, and how we deliver it for owners who live abroad. Explore the one you need.
Watching over vacant and rarely-used homes.
Learn moreKeeping a home sound, dry, and secure year-round.
Learn moreBringing older homes back to life, carefully.
Learn moreTurning a property into income, handled in Japanese.
Learn moreClear accounts for an asset on the other side of the world.
Learn moreHandling the paperwork and the bureaucracy.
Learn moreElectricity, gas, water and internet connected in your name — fibre, or Starlink in the countryside.
Learn moreFire and earthquake cover compared across insurers, arranged, renewed — and claims handled after a storm or quake.
Learn moreConstruction coordinated before and after you buy: quotes, permits, trades, budget and weekly photos.
Learn moreA pre-purchase inspection, hazard and paperwork checks, and a repair estimate — before you commit.
Learn moreThe house aired, cleaned and switched on before you arrive, and closed up properly after you leave.
Learn more
Traditional estate — 築150年
Wakayama Prefecture

Kyoto machiya — 築100年
Higashiyama, Kyoto

Seaside traditional house
Chiba Prefecture

Snow country kominka
Hokkaido
料金 · Pricing
Choose how often we visit — quarterly, every other month, or monthly. Every plan includes bilingual support and 24/7 emergency response. Add any à-la-carte service below. Cancel anytime.
Once per quarter
¥14,000/mo
Eyes on your property every season.
Every other month
¥26,000/mo
Steady, hands-on care through the year.
Every month
¥42,000/mo
Monthly presence, nothing left to chance.
Prices are starting estimates and vary with property type, size, location and condition. Renovation and restoration projects are quoted separately.
オプション · Add-on Services
Available on any plan. From getting Starlink online in the countryside to installing cameras you can check from overseas, managing Japan's humidity, or hanging a proper 表札 — we handle it on the ground so you don't have to fly in.
ネット開通
We source, install and configure connectivity — fibre where available, or Starlink for rural and akiya properties. Ready for you, tenants, or remote monitoring.
from ¥45,000 one-time
防犯カメラ
Interior and exterior camera install with remote app access, so you can look in on your property any time from overseas. Weatherproof exterior units, discreet interior.
from ¥40,000 one-time
湿気対策
Japan's humidity ruins empty houses. We place and service dehumidifiers, monitor damp, and keep air moving to prevent mould, mildew and tatami rot.
from ¥8,000 /mo
庭・外構管理
Beyond basic tidying — hedge and tree pruning, weeding, lawn care, leaf clearing and winter prep, on a schedule that keeps neighbours happy and the property presentable.
from ¥8,000 /visit
季節の大掃除
A thorough top-to-bottom clean each season — kitchen, bath, tatami, windows, and airing out. Keeps a lived-in feel and readies the home for your visits or guests.
from ¥25,000 /season
家具受け取り
We receive furniture and large deliveries on your behalf, check them against your order, place them in the right room, and remove the packaging.
from ¥5,000 /delivery
内装デザイン
From furnishing an empty kominka to styling for photos or short-stay rental. Concept, sourcing, and full setup — traditional, modern, or a blend.
Quote on request
表札設置
Design, order and install a proper 表札 name plate — the small detail that makes a Japanese home feel truly yours. Wood, stone, or ceramic.
from ¥15,000 one-time
透明性 · No Surprises
Beyond your monthly plan, a home in Japan has a few other costs. Some are ours, charged only when you use them; some are third-party costs you'd pay anyway — we just handle them for you, always with your approval. Here's everything, up front.
First visit, baseline photo survey, key handling, and account setup when a property comes under management.
An additional on-site visit and photo report beyond your plan's cadence — after a storm, before a guest, or on request.
Full Matterport 3D capture with measured floorplans — essential for planning renovations remotely.
We receive and pay your Japanese property tax, utility, and municipal bills on your behalf.
Translate and explain official letters, contracts, and notices — per document, with notarization coordination if needed.
Finder's fee when we lease your property out — typically about one month's rent.
5% of the monthly rent for collection, tenant relations, and reporting.
10–15% of the project cost to source, coordinate, and oversee contractors.
On-site attendance for an urgent event — from ¥10,000 per incident (coordination itself is included in every plan).
Annual municipal property tax — we track due dates and can pay it for you.
Annual premium — see our insurance estimate for a figure for your property.
Electric, water, and gas base fees — payable even when the home is vacant.
Actual contractor and material costs, as incurred, with your approval.
Local community dues — often ¥500–¥3,000 per month.
Municipal fee per large item removed.
Periodic treatment for older timber homes — a full course often starts around ¥100,000.
Registration and title work fees, per transaction.
Annual tax filing, if you need one prepared.
Bank / FX charges on payouts and payments to and from Japan.
We never mark up third-party costs, and nothing above the amounts you've approved is ever charged without asking first.
See the Deliverable
Room-by-room findings, photos, and recommendations with cost estimates. This is what you get every month.
Our Commitment
24/7 emergency coordination with 24-hour contractor dispatch. A photo report after every visit. Fee credits if we ever fall short. Read our binding commitments.
We'll visit, assess, and recommend exactly what it needs.