Buying land in Chitose | Price per tsubo, finding land with no builder requirement, prices by district and what to check
What first surprises people looking for land in Chitose is how fast prices are rising. In the 2026 official land price survey, all 19 residential survey points in Chitose were at least 1.5 times higher than five years earlier. Sakaemachi 2-chome, close to the station, rose 2.55 times. This article summarizes the price per tsubo by district, how to find land with no builder requirement, and what to check when buying land in Chitose.
Land prices per tsubo in Chitose (2026)
The average of the 19 residential survey points is ¥54,105 per m², or about ¥179,000 per tsubo (1 tsubo = 3.3 m²). By district, the figures are as follows.
| Location | ¥/m² | Price per tsubo (approx.) | Change | Land cost for 60 tsubo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaemachi 2-chome | 112,000 | about ¥370,000 | +19.1% | about ¥22.18 million |
| Midorimachi 3-chome | 71,000 | about ¥235,000 | +14.5% | about ¥14.06 million |
| Tomioka 2-chome | 64,000 | about ¥212,000 | +3.2% | about ¥12.67 million |
| Shinano 3-chome | 60,000 | about ¥198,000 | +8.1% | about ¥11.88 million |
| Osatsu Ekimae 1-chome | 54,000 | about ¥179,000 | +3.8% | about ¥10.69 million |
| Hokuto 4-chome | 52,500 | about ¥174,000 | +9.4% | about ¥10.40 million |
| Toko 2-chome | 52,000 | about ¥172,000 | +10.6% | about ¥10.30 million |
| Sumiyoshi 4-chome | 50,000 | about ¥165,000 | +11.1% | about ¥9.90 million |
| Hokuyo 4-chome | 48,000 | about ¥159,000 | +2.1% | about ¥9.50 million |
| Yubu 1-chome | 47,000 | about ¥155,000 | +2.2% | about ¥9.31 million |
| Midoridai Minami 2-chome | 43,000 | about ¥142,000 | +2.4% | about ¥8.51 million |
| Seiryu 2-chome | 43,000 | about ¥142,000 | +2.4% | about ¥8.51 million |
| Sakuragi 5-chome | 41,000 | about ¥136,000 | +2.5% | about ¥8.12 million |
| Asahigaoka 2-chome | 36,000 | about ¥119,000 | +2.9% | about ¥7.13 million |
| Katsuragi 2-chome | 32,000 | about ¥106,000 | +3.2% | about ¥6.34 million |
| Hakuyo 2-chome | 21,500 | about ¥71,000 | +2.4% | about ¥4.26 million |
Source: our estimate based on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) official land prices (2026). Official land prices are for standard sites, and actual sales can be higher. In Chitose especially, while the market is moving, official prices tend to lag behind actual prices.
Districts split into two groups by rate of increase
Looking at the 2026 rates of change, Chitose’s districts clearly split into two groups.
- Districts with double-digit increases: Sakaemachi (+19.1%), Midorimachi (+14.5%), Sumiyoshi (+11.1%), Toko (+10.6%), Hokuto (+9.4%), Shinano (+8.1%). All are within about 2 km of Chitose Station
- Districts with increases of +2 to 4%: Tomioka, Osatsu Ekimae, Hokuyo, Yubu, Midoridai Minami, Seiryu, Sakuragi, Asahigaoka, Katsuragi, Hakuyo. These are farther from the station or on the Osatsu Station side
For people who want to keep their budget down, the second group is the realistic choice. Midoridai Minami, Sakuragi, Asahigaoka, Katsuragi and Hakuyo are ¥71,000 to ¥142,000 per tsubo, one-third to one-half of the level near the station.
How to find land with no builder requirement
In Chitose, the most common pattern is that home builders buy up subdivided land and sell it “with a builder requirement” (you must build with a specified company). Land with no builder requirement (land where you can build with any company) is limited.
There are three ways to search.
- Register your conditions: Some land is sold before it appears on portal sites, so tell a real estate company your preferred district, size and budget, and get contacted when something comes up
- Look for land with an old house: Among properties sold as used houses, those where the building has no value are in practice land with no builder requirement. Include the demolition cost (¥1.5 million to ¥2.5 million for a 30-tsubo wooden house) and judge by the total
- Negotiate on land with a builder requirement: The builder requirement exists for the convenience of the seller and the home builder. For land that has remained unsold for a certain period, you may be able to negotiate to remove the requirement
What to check before buying land
Water, sewage and gas
Check whether water and sewage mains run under the road in front, and whether there are connections into the plot. If there are no connections, the work can cost from several hundred thousand yen to over ¥1 million. Whether the area has city gas or propane also affects utility costs.
Zoning, building coverage ratio and floor area ratio
These decide how large a building you can build. In a Category 1 low-rise residential zone, a building coverage ratio of 40 to 60% and a floor area ratio of 80 to 150% are typical, and there are also height limits. If you want to build a single-story home, work backward from the building coverage ratio to find the plot size you need.
Road frontage requirement
You cannot build a house unless the plot touches a road, as defined by the Building Standards Act, for at least 2 m. If the road is private, check whether you can get consent for passage and for digging.
Boundaries
Check whether there are boundary markers and whether anything crosses the boundary with neighboring land. In Chitose, where prices are rising, checking boundaries is becoming more important in sales. If a confirmed survey is needed, decide who pays the cost (¥300,000 to ¥800,000).
Aircraft noise
On the extended lines of the runways of New Chitose Airport and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chitose Air Base, there is aircraft noise. Whether an area qualifies for soundproofing subsidies differs by district. Once you have a candidate site, we recommend standing there at different times of day.
Ground and site preparation
Newly prepared land may need ground improvement. The cost depends on the results of the builder’s ground survey, so it is safer to discuss this with the home builder before signing the land contract.
Winter conditions
Check how snow clearing is done, where you can put snow, and how much sun the plot gets in winter. Chitose has snow from December to March. Even if a plot faces south, a tall building in front can greatly reduce winter sunlight.
Buying process and schedule
- Fix your budget (think in terms of the total of land + building + other costs)
- Get mortgage pre-approval. Ask the lender whether it can lend for the land first
- Sign the land sales contract (the deposit is usually 5 to 10% of the price)
- Choose a home builder and design the house. In Hokkaido it is hard to start construction from November to April, so if you want to start in spring, begin in the autumn of the previous year
- Pay for the land and take handover
- Apply for building confirmation, start construction, completion, handover
In Chitose, if you allow about one year from buying the land to receiving the house, your plans will stay on track.
We also have unlisted land information
Because prices in Chitose are moving, the best land is sold before it is made public. Banana House has its head office in Honkocho, Tomakomai, and also handles sales brokerage in the Chitose and Eniwa area. Tell us your preferred district, size, budget and whether you need land with no builder requirement, and we will search for you, including information that is not yet public.
Related articles: Chitose land prices keep rising in 2026 | Official prices at 19 residential survey points / Real estate information for Chitose
This page was machine-translated. The Japanese original prevails.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per tsubo of land in Chitose?
In the 2026 official land price survey, the average for residential land is ¥54,105 per m², or about ¥179,000 per tsubo. Differences between districts are large: Sakaemachi 2-chome near the station is about ¥370,000 per tsubo, and suburban Hakuyo 2-chome is about ¥71,000 per tsubo. Actual sale prices can be higher than official prices.
Can I find land with no builder requirement?
There is not much of it. In Chitose, the most common pattern is that home builders buy land and sell it with a builder requirement. If you want land with no builder requirement, the realistic approach is not to wait for listings, but to register your conditions and be contacted when something comes up.
How long does it take from buying land to building a house?
In Chitose, plan on 8 months to 1 year from design to handover. In Hokkaido it is hard to start construction from November to April, so the work takes longer if it runs through winter. You need a plan that matches the land payment date with the construction start date.
How much should I budget for extra costs when buying land?
The brokerage fee (price × 3% + ¥60,000 + consumption tax), registration costs, real estate acquisition tax and the property tax adjustment come to about 5 to 8% of the land price. For land without water and sewage connections, there may be separate work costing from several hundred thousand yen to over ¥1 million.
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Sources and data
- Data retrieved: 2026-10-05. All prices are official public data and do not include our own estimates.
Yuki Nakazawa (President, Banana House Inc.) reviewed the Japanese original of this article. As a licensed real estate broker, we follow the Japanese rules for real estate advertising.