Own a Ryokan or Hotel in Japan.

Where can I find ryokan and hotels for sale in Japan, including private listings?

REYADO lists ryokan, hotels and whole-property accommodation in Japan. Browse the public listings and register your buying criteria so we can check suitable properties. Request private details for a specific property; availability and disclosure permissions are checked individually. Contact REYADO to confirm whether a property is still available and can be introduced to you.

Do I need to register again for each property?

No. Register your buying criteria once. To ask about another property, use its enquiry option or email its reference to REYADO. If you have a personal property access link, you can continue using it within its permissions; general registration does not unlock every private listing. Financial documents remain subject to availability and a separate NDA.

What if financial information is missing, or I want to arrange a viewing?

Click ASK to tell REYADO what you need to know. We will check with the listing agent and reply when the information is available. A preferred viewing date is a request, not a confirmed appointment. Authentication and receipt emails are sent immediately; other emails are sent daily between 09:00 and 17:00 Japan time. Questions received outside those hours enter processing from 09:00 the next day.

Can REYADO help me find a hotel above ¥1 billion or ¥2 billion that is not currently listed?

Yes. Register your budget, preferred areas and property type. REYADO will confirm your requirements and the scope of the search with you. We can look for private opportunities through our broker and owner network and approach owners of suitable properties individually. A property does not have to be on our website to be considered, but an unlisted property is not necessarily for sale. Introductions depend on availability and the seller’s willingness to discuss a transaction.

Can I own the property outright as a foreigner?

Yes. Japan places no nationality or residency restrictions on real estate ownership. Foreign buyers can hold full freehold title to land and buildings — the same rights as a Japanese national — and no licence is required simply to own.

Source: Chambers — Real Estate 2026 (Japan)

How much does it cost to buy a ryokan or hotel in Japan?

Our main focus is buyers with total investment budgets of ¥100M and above, including the purchase price, renovation and acquisition costs. Budgets of ¥60M–¥100M can also suit smaller properties or projects needing less renovation. These are buyer budget guidelines, not minimum property prices: we consider lower-priced properties when they fit your requirements. We confirm the costs and feasibility of each opportunity before you make a decision.

Do I need a visa to buy?

No visa is required to purchase or own property in Japan. If you intend to live in Japan and run the business yourself, you'll need an appropriate residence status — typically the Business Manager visa. We can outline the usual paths during the consultation.

Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan

Is bank financing available for foreign buyers?

Financing from Japanese banks is generally difficult for non-resident and non-permanent-resident buyers, so many of our clients purchase with their own funds. Some overseas banks in Singapore, Hong Kong or Taiwan lend on Japanese property for their own residents, and a Japanese company (GK/KK) can sometimes access domestic business financing. We'll discuss your situation honestly on the call.

What taxes apply when buying, holding or selling a ryokan?

Japan charges a statutory 4% real-estate acquisition tax before any reductions, plus annual fixed-asset and city-planning taxes (around 1.4% and up to 0.3%, depending on the municipality). Capital gains on resale are currently around 39.63% if the property is held five years or less and around 20.315% for longer holds. Non-residents may also face Japanese withholding on rental income and, in some cases, on sale proceeds. We confirm your specific position with licensed tax professionals.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (Japan)

What ownership structure should a foreign buyer use — direct, a Japanese company, or GK-TK?

For a single ryokan, hotel or whole-building villa, foreign buyers typically use either direct personal ownership or a Japanese company (GK or KK) — the latter can help with financing and with holding the hotel licence. Larger or fund-style acquisitions use GK-TK or TMK structures. The right choice depends on tax, financing and licence succession, which we map together with your advisors.

Source: JLL / Baker McKenzie — Japan Hotel Investment Guide

Can the ryokan or hotel licence transfer to me when I buy?

It depends on the deal structure. In a simple asset purchase, the ryokan/hotel licence does not pass automatically — the buyer must obtain a new permit, unless a statutory business-transfer procedure is used. Since the 2023 amendment to the Ryokan Business Act, the licence can in some cases be transferred to the buyer through a pre-approved business transfer. In a share purchase, the operating company keeps its licence, staff and contracts — which is why international buyers often prefer share deals. We design each transaction around the licence handover and timing with local counsel.

Source: Hotel Business Act — Japanese Law Translation

Do you handle paperwork for overseas buyers?

Yes. We coordinate the steps overseas buyers often need help with — foreign-exchange reporting guidance, tax-representative arrangements, domestic contact registration, and hotel-business licence succession — working with licensed professionals where required. Requirements depend on your residency, the property, and the transaction structure.

Do non-resident buyers have to report the purchase or disclose nationality?

As of 2026, certain acquisitions of Japanese real estate by non-residents may trigger reporting obligations under Japan's foreign-exchange regulations — typically a post-acquisition report — and a buyer's nationality or residency status may need to be recorded in the property-registration documents. The exact scope depends on your residency and the transaction, so we check this case by case with licensed legal counsel.

Source: Ministry of Finance — Foreign Exchange Act (FEFTA)

How is REYADO different from a traditional M&A broker?

A traditional M&A broker typically sells one bundled, fixed-fee package covering a full due-diligence scope. REYADO is a licensed real-estate broker that unbundles this: we scope the financial, labor and tax due diligence your specific deal needs, assemble the licensed specialists who carry it out, and coordinate the transaction — so you optimise and pay only for the diligence required. The specialists perform the reviews; REYADO scopes and coordinates.

What types of properties do you handle — onsen ryokan, city hotels, or machiya?

We focus on three segments for foreign buyers: traditional onsen ryokan and resort inns (Hakone, Izu, Kyoto and the Mt. Fuji area); operating city and business hotels in Tokyo, Osaka and other urban centres, bought mainly for income; and Kyoto machiya and whole-building villas. Some of these are off-market and shared privately after an initial conversation. Tell us which segment fits your plan and we will send matching options.

Where can I read the full steps for licence succession and the FEFTA report?

We have two detailed English guides. A step-by-step buyer’s checklist covers inn-business (ryokan-gyo) licence succession and the post-closing Foreign Exchange Act (FEFTA) acquisition report — including the joint-approval sequence, who files the FEFTA report and by when, and a working cost breakdown — and a broader overview of how a foreigner buys a ryokan or small hotel in Japan. Prefer to talk it through? We can also walk you through these steps directly on a call. Every figure and deadline should be confirmed with qualified professionals before acting.