Kumamoto Land Price+3.5% YoY ↑ Net Population Inflow+3,840 JPY/TWD 0.214 Land Price Update2025.03
2026.05.19 · 09:24 JST · Kumamoto
YAOKI · Real Estate & Landing Advisory

Kumamoto Real Estate
and Business Landing,
guided on the ground.

Yaoki International Consulting maintains deep working relationships with Kumamoto's local real estate professionals and administrative experts. We support Taiwanese manufacturers setting up branch offices or factories in Kumamoto, as well as investors interested in the Kumamoto real estate market. Through our local network, we provide market research, property matching, entity setup, banking, visas, and administrative coordination.

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01

Monthly Key Indicators SOURCE: MLIT · Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Land Price
+3.5%
2024 published prices · all-use average
TSMC Supply Chain Entry
87 firms
Cumulative · 2021–2025
Net In-Migration
+3,840
2024 · First positive in 33 years
02 · WHY KUMAMOTO

The Current State of the Kumamoto Market.

TSMC's Kumamoto Fab 1 began production in 2024, and Fab 2 is scheduled for completion in 2027 — bringing over 6,500 direct jobs and dozens of supply chain firms to the region. Real estate, wages, urban amenities, and labor demand are all shifting in parallel. Below are the key recent data points. For full analysis, see "Why Kumamoto".

220 180 140 110 100 '14 '17 '20 '22 '24 TSMC Confirmed '22 Fab 1 Production '24 Published Land Price Index · Kumamoto Three Zones 2014 = 100 · Official Published Prices · MLIT Kikuyo Commercial Kumamoto City
Kikuyo Land Price YoY Growth
+30.7%
2024 vs 2023 — #1 nationwide, double-digit growth for 3 consecutive years
Source: MLIT Land Price Survey · 2025.03
TSMC Supply Chain Entry
87 firms
Including semiconductor equipment, chemicals, logistics, HR — JP / TW / US firms
Source: Kumamoto Prefecture Industry Bureau · 2025 Q1
Direct Employment (by 2027)
6,500+
Fab 1: 1,700 / Fab 2: 4,800; driving residential and consumer demand
Source: JETRO · TSMC Kumamoto Impact Report

Full version includes zone maps, subsidy policy comparison, industry cluster list, and 10-year land price projection.

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03 · SERVICES

Services
and Their Audiences.

Below is our current service portfolio. Services can be engaged individually or in combination. For full details, flows, and applicability, see the Services page.

— 01

Market Research

Help manufacturers and investors take a first-hand look at Kumamoto. Customized 3–5 day site visits including zone tours, industry clusters, meetings with local experts, and subsidy policy briefings.

  • 3–5 day site visit itinerary
  • Industry cluster / industrial estate tour
  • Meetings with local experts and administrative scriveners
Manufacturer ★★★Investor ★★
— 02

Property Intelligence

Kumamoto industrial land, offices, factories, and residential property intelligence, market pricing, and zone analysis. Yaoki acts as the bridge between you and local real estate professionals.

  • Industrial land · factories · warehouses
  • Commercial offices · retail spaces
  • Investment residential · whole buildings
  • Zone-level land prices · rental benchmarks
Manufacturer ★★★Investor ★★★
— 03

Landing & Administrative

The administrative workflow of cross-border setup: Japanese entity registration, bank account opening, visas, tax filings, license applications. Coordinated by Yaoki together with local administrative scriveners and tax accountants.

  • Japanese entity setup · KK / GK
  • Bank account · financing documentation
  • Visa · status of residence
  • Important matter disclosure · document coordination
Manufacturer ★★★Investor ★
— 04

Ongoing Support

Long-term holding support after landing: rental management, tax filings, periodic reporting, annual advisory. Keep your Kumamoto operation running smoothly.

  • Rental management · monthly reports
  • Tax filings · accounting
  • Tax notice handling · administrative response
  • Annual advisory contract · quarterly brief
Manufacturer ★★Investor ★★★
04 · WHY YAOKI

How Yaoki Works.

Cross-border landing is not a single event — it's a chain of handoffs. Below are four traits that show up in our actual service delivery.

i.

Honest Service Boundaries

We explicitly list what we do and don't do. Legal opinions are signed by partner attorneys; tax filings by tax accountants; real estate transactions led by licensed realtors (takken-shi). Yaoki handles coordination and administration — clear boundaries, no inflated promises.

ii.

Local Expert Network

Long-term working relationships with Kumamoto's real estate agents, licensed realtors, administrative scriveners, tax accountants, and bank windows. When a specific expertise is needed, we can mobilize the right party within a reasonable timeframe.

iii.

One-Stop Window

From initial inquiry, site visits, property selection, entity setup, banking, visa, to ongoing post-landing management — a single point of contact. No need to relay context across multiple agents, attorneys, and accountants.

iv.

Transparent Progress

Each stage has clear timing, responsible parties, and expected deliverables. Weekly progress briefs so you always know where things stand, without having to chase.

05 · PROCESS

Service Process
and Reference Timeline.

Standard flow is approximately 90–180 days, depending on property type, visa, and financing situation. Each stage has a dedicated point of contact and weekly progress brief.

i
— Day 0 – 7

Initial Consultation

First online briefing with consultant. Understand client profile, budget, timeline, and needs; sign NDA.

ii
— Week 2 – 4

Market Research Visit

3–5 day Kumamoto site visit: properties, commercial zones, expert meetings, area assessment.

iii
— Week 5 – 10

Plan Design

Property selection · entity setup / ROI modeling / financing coordination / subsidy strategy.

iv
— Week 11 – 16

Contract & Execution

Notary registration, tax settlement, bank accounts, visa issuance, key handover.

v
— Week 17 +

Ongoing Support

Tenant placement / tax filings / staff deployment / annual advisory / quarterly briefs.

Service Capability Overview
Services delivered with local partners
Japanese Entity SetupKK · GK
Bank CoordinationHigo Bank · MUFG
Market ResearchCustom site visits
Tax · AccountingPartner tax firms
Licensed RealtorProperty disclosure
Market DataLand price · transactions
06 / CONTACT US

Contact and Consultation.

Please briefly describe your needs and background. A consultant will be in touch within 48 hours to arrange an online or on-site briefing. First consultation is free of charge; all information is held under NDA.

Single Point of Contact — no need to re-explain to attorneys, tax accountants, and real estate agents repeatedly
NDA Confidentiality — all conversations and data are protected under NDA
Free First Consultation — briefing with no deposit required
Clear Timeline — every stage has timing and expected deliverables
— Quick Form · ~ 90 seconds

Book a Consultation

All information is held under NDA · We do not share your data with third parties
07 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Below are recent common questions, separated into manufacturer and investor groups. For the full version and resource downloads, see the FAQ page.