How should you research Tokyo condominium prices before buying?

Last verified: August 31, 2026

Answer

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism operates the Real Estate Information Library, where users can search real-estate transaction price information and contract price information for used condominiums and other properties.

What the data can show

Depending on the dataset, you can review items such as transaction price, area, building age, nearest station and walking distance. The official service also explains that transaction prices reflect individual property and transaction circumstances, so one comparable sale should not be treated as a definitive appraisal.

Practical buying checks

• Compare multiple nearby transactions rather than one example.
• Separate asking prices from actual transaction or contract price data.
• Check floor area, age, station distance, structure and renovation differences.
• Review management fees, reserve fund, long-term repair plan and building management separately.

Market data is time-sensitive. Recheck current official data before making an offer.

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