Statement Mode
Uses official tax statement values for a high-confidence estimate.
Enter Statement ModeEstimate Mode
Uses property details and asking price for a pre-purchase estimate.
Enter Estimate ModeEstimate annual fixed asset taxes for homes, land, akiya, and mixed-use properties in Japan.
Uses official tax statement values for a high-confidence estimate.
Enter Statement ModeUses property details and asking price for a pre-purchase estimate.
Enter Estimate ModeYou have a fixed asset tax notice, tax statement, or official taxable values from the seller or municipality.
You only have property listing information such as price, land size, building size, age, and location.
Japanese property tax is an annual municipal tax charged on land and buildings. Property owners must continue paying this tax every year while they own the property.
The owner registered on January 1st is generally responsible for paying the annual property tax. Taxes are usually billed by the municipality where the property is located.
Property taxes are typically billed annually and may be split into several payment periods during the year, depending on the municipality.
Japanese property taxes are based mainly on municipal assessed values, not only on the market price. Some rural or older properties may sell cheaply while still having significant taxable land value.
The market price is what buyers pay for the property. The assessed value is determined by the municipality for tax purposes and may differ significantly from the sale price.
Yes. Even if a property was received for free or purchased very cheaply, annual Japanese property taxes may still apply based on the municipality's assessed values.
Usually yes. Property taxes generally continue even if the house is vacant, abandoned, or used only occasionally.
Usually yes. The land itself may still be taxed even after demolition. In some cases, removing a residential building may reduce certain land tax reductions, which can increase the annual tax burden.
Yes. Vacant land is generally still subject to annual fixed asset tax and possibly city planning tax, depending on the municipality and land classification.
Japanese property taxes are usually based on municipal assessed values rather than only on the market purchase price. Several factors may affect the annual tax amount.
Actual taxes may vary significantly between municipalities because Japanese local governments use their own assessed values and classification systems.