AI rankings / Websites to buy property in Japan
Which websites to buy property in Japan does ChatGPT recommend?
Where ChatGPT sends foreigners who want to buy a house, an apartment or an akiya in Japan.
In the measurement of 23 October 2026, ChatGPT named At Home in 80% of 10 answers to buyer questions about websites to buy property in Japan.
| # | Brand | Named in | Avg. position | Named first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At Home | 80% | 2.2 | 1 |
| 2 | SUUMO | 70% | 1.9 | 4 |
| 3 | Akiya Japan | 60% | 2.8 | 3 |
| 4 | Real Estate Japan | 50% | 2.6 | 1 |
| 5 | LIFULL | 50% | 2.6 | 0 |
| 6 | Japan-Property | 20% | 4.5 | 0 |
| 7 | Housing Japan | 10% | 1.0 | 1 |
| 8 | Japan Akiya | 10% | 2.0 | 0 |
| 9 | Tokyo Portfolio | 10% | 3.0 | 0 |
| 10 | Akiya & Inaka | 10% | 3.0 | 0 |
| 11 | REINS | 10% | 4.0 | 0 |
| 12 | Plaza Homes | 10% | 4.0 | 0 |
| 13 | NOMU | 10% | 4.0 | 0 |
| 14 | Japan Property Central | 10% | 5.0 | 0 |
| 15 | All About Japan | 10% | 6.0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sumitomo Realty & Development | 10% | 6.0 | 0 |
Named in: share of answers that named the brand. Average position: its order among the brands each answer named. Measured 23 October 2026.
The questions we asked
Asked as written, in English, to ChatGPT with the location set to US. Methodology.
- What is the best website to buy a house in Japan as a foreigner?
- Where can I find cheap houses for sale in Japan?
- Which websites list akiya (abandoned houses) in Japan?
- What real estate portal should I use to buy property in Japan?
- Which English-language websites help foreigners buy property in Japan?
- Where can I search for countryside houses for sale in Japan?
- What is the best site to find Japanese property listings with prices?
- Which agencies help foreigners buy a home in Japan?
- Where can I find akiya bank listings in English?
- What websites do people use to buy a vacation house in Japan?
Websites the answers link to
Number of answers that linked each site. The model answers from memory, so these are sites it remembers as authorities for websites to buy property in Japan, not pages it just read.
| Website | Answers |
|---|---|
| athome.co.jp | 7 |
| suumo.jp | 7 |
| akiya-japan.com | 5 |
| homes.co.jp | 5 |
| realestate.co.jp | 5 |
| akiya-athome.jp | 3 |
| japan-property.jp | 2 |
| akiyaandina.com | 1 |
| allabout-japan.com | 1 |
| housingjapan.com | 1 |
| japan-akiya.com | 1 |
| japanpropertycentral.com | 1 |
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