Hokkaido Prefecture
Migration incentives and akiya grants available to foreign buyers
Rural Migration Support
Up to ¥1,000,000 (~$6,700)Hokkaido offers grants for migration to rural towns. Sapporo area is excluded — must be moving to smaller communities.
Eligibility
Relocating to a designated rural community in Hokkaido.
ℹ️ Local notes
Individual Hokkaido towns (Kamishihoro, Shimokawa, etc.) offer their own generous programs — sometimes including free land. Research the specific town you're interested in.
Who to contact
Hokkaido Prefecture Akiya Desk
011-204-5268
Note
For rural town programs, contact the specific town hall (役場) directly. Towns like Kamishihoro and Shimokawa have dedicated English migration support.
Kamishihoro English support
Visit town.kamishihoro.hokkaido.jp for their dedicated migration program
⚠️ Grant amounts and eligibility change year to year. Always confirm current details directly with the prefecture before purchasing.
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