The Reality of Akiya Ownership
You found your dream akiya.
You're 10,000km away.
It's slowly falling apart.
Decay
Akiya deteriorate fast. Roof tiles crack, wooden beams absorb moisture, gardens become jungle. A year of neglect can cost millions in repairs.
Distance
You can't inspect a 100-year-old house from London. You can't coordinate a Japanese contractor from Toronto. And you definitely can't file a Japanese tax return from Berlin.
Complexity
Akiya bank registrations, municipal subsidies, vacant property taxes, the Akiya Special Measures Act. One missed obligation and the local government takes notice.
Your akiya needs someone on the ground — someone who understands old Japanese houses and treats yours like their own.
How We Care For Your Akiya
Whether it's a vacant akiya or a rented apartment, we put boots on the ground so you don't have to.
We Visit · 訪問
Monthly inspections with 30+ photos. We check every room, every system, every potential issue — and send you the report within 24 hours. You see what we see.
visits per year
We Care · 管理
Emergency repairs, seasonal maintenance, tenant coordination, contractor management. When something needs fixing, we fix it — and tell you what it cost and why.
emergency response
We Report · 報告
Monthly financials, inspection photos, market context. Every yen accounted for. Download reports, track expenses, and access your dashboard from anywhere in the world.
transparency
The Platform
See everything. Control everything. From anywhere.
Your owner dashboard gives you real-time visibility into every property — inspections, finances, maintenance, and more. No phone calls. No guessing.
Property Health Score
Every managed property receives a Health Score — updated monthly after each inspection.
Property Overview
Shibuya Apartment
Tokyo, Japan
¥180,000/mo
Your dashboard. Real-time. From anywhere.
Try the dashboard →From Our Clients
I was ready to sell my Kyoto machiya because managing it from London felt impossible. MonoHaus took over and within three months, I had tenants, monthly photo reports, and peace of mind I hadn't felt in years.
Sarah Chen
London, UK
Machiya in Kyoto · Client since 2023
The monthly inspection reports are incredible — 30+ photos, every room documented, issues flagged before they become problems. It's like having eyes on my property 24/7 from the other side of the world.
Marcus Weber
Berlin, Germany
Apartment in Tokyo · Client since 2024
I bought an akiya through Old Houses Japan and MonoHaus handled the entire renovation. They coordinated contractors, managed the budget, and now it generates ¥150,000 a month. Best investment decision I've made.
James Park
Toronto, Canada
Akiya in Nagano · Client since 2023
The seasonal care guide alone is worth the management fee. They prepped my Hokkaido property for winter before I even thought about it.
Emily Tanaka
Sydney, Australia
Traditional house in Hokkaido · Client since 2024
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Real Results · 実績
What happens when neglected properties get proper care.
These are real akiya properties that went from vacant and deteriorating to fully managed income-generating investments.
Kyoto
Machiya
Invested
¥4.5M
Monthly
¥180,000
Timeline
8 months
Annual ROI
48.0%
Nagoya
Studio akiya
Invested
¥1.2M
Monthly
¥85,000
Timeline
3 months
Annual ROI
85.0%
Fukuoka
Townhouse
Invested
¥3.2M
Monthly
¥145,000
Timeline
6 months
Annual ROI
54.4%
Your akiya deserves better than neglect.
Whether it's a crumbling kominka or a city apartment, tell us about your property. We'll send a personalized management plan within 48 hours.