Buying

Tomakomai has stable rental demand thanks to jobs in manufacturing and the port, and you can aim for higher yields than in Sapporo. On the other hand, costs specific to Hokkaido, such as heating, snow removal and freeze protection, decide whether the numbers work. A local real estate company explains how to read yields correctly, tenant demand by district, and how to proceed when selling.

Land in Shiraoi costs from ¥8,000 to ¥48,000 per tsubo (3.3 m²). That is less than a quarter of Tomakomai, and you can buy 200 tsubo of land for ¥3 million to ¥4 million. In Kojohama and Takeura there is land with hot spring rights. On the other hand, land offered for "zero yen" or at extremely low prices is cheap for a reason. A local real estate company explains what to check before you buy.

Land in Chitose has risen 1.5 to 2.5 times in five years, and used houses have become more expensive too. The price gap between new ready-built homes and used homes has narrowed, making the choice harder. A local real estate company explains price ranges by district, how to find a single-story home, how Chitose compares with Eniwa, and how to check buildings in a cold climate.

Condominiums in Tomakomai are limited in number compared with detached houses, and they are concentrated in the city center and along the coast. When you buy, management fees, repair reserve funds and the history of major repairs matter more than the price. A local real estate company explains the differences between used and new units, the steps for selling, and points to check that are specific to Tomakomai.

Condominium prices in Chitose, both new and used, have risen following the rise in land prices. Land within walking distance of the station has risen 2.5 times in five years. When buying, management fees and repair reserve funds decide the outcome; when selling, what else is for sale in the same building does. A local real estate company explains the features of each district and what to check.

Land in Tomakomai ranges from ¥27,000 to ¥165,000 per tsubo. Competition is strong in the east, while in the west you can get large plots cheaply. A local real estate company explains how to find land with no builder requirement, what to check in Utonai, near the sea and in the suburbs, and how to look into water, sewage and ground conditions.

Land in Chitose has risen 1.5 to 2.5 times in five years. In 2026 the average for residential land is ¥54,105 per m² (about ¥179,000 per tsubo). Chitose has its own conditions: there is little land with no builder requirement, and because prices are moving, an old valuation is no longer useful. We have summarized prices by district and what to check before you buy.

In Tomakomai, used houses of the same size can differ in price by almost double depending on the district. The pattern is simple: in the west you can start looking from around ¥5 million, while in the east most homes are around ¥30 million. Many buyers in Tomakomai also look for single-story homes. A local real estate company explains price ranges, how to choose a district, and how to check building age, insulation and heating.