Shiga Shines: Unveiling Real Estate Trends in Japan's Lakeside Gem
Shiga Prefecture offers a dynamic real estate market, blending scenic lakeside living with robust modern infrastructure. The region, with prominent cities such as Kusatsu, Ritto, Yasu, Moriyama, Otsu, Omihachiman, and Hikone, features a mix of historical charm and contemporary development. With a high percentage of owned houses, stable employment, and consistent demographic indicators, Shiga provides a steady market environment. The diversity in property prices—ranging from around ￥65,333 in Takashima City to over ￥353,113 in Kusatsu City—demonstrates the varied opportunities available for prospective homeowners and investors.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
2030.5
Aging index
203.2
Rate of population change
-0.14%
Yearly average of air temperature
15.7
Yearly average of relative humidity
76%
Yearly clear days
18
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
16.93
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
7.93
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
4.31
Percentage of persons employed
96.6%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
3.4%
Percentage of owned houses
71.6%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
6.63
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
2.98
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
1.2
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
203.1
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
4.12
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥2744
Areas in Shiga
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Kusatsu City | ￥353,113 | 10.3% |
| Ritto City | ￥252,982 | -5.1% |
| Yasu City | ￥250,000 | 68.4% |
| Moriyama City | ￥241,987 | -8.2% |
| Otsu City | ￥222,222 | 11.1% |
| Omihachiman City | ￥200,000 | 65.5% |
| Hikone City | ￥164,705 | 8.9% |
| Higashiomi City | ￥150,000 | 61.9% |
| Konan City | ￥136,607 | 11.5% |
| Nagahama City | ￥122,222 | 7.1% |
| Koka City | ￥96,551 | 13.6% |
| Takashima City | ￥65,333 | 1.3% |
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