Rokurokusocho in Ashiya is often called “Japan’s most exclusive residential neighborhood.” You might naturally assume that it has the highest land prices in Ashiya, but an examination of the land values published by the national and prefectural governments revealed a surprising result.
This article lists the land values of residential areas in Ashiya announced in 2026, explains where Rokurokuso ranks, and explores why it holds that position.
Conclusion: Rokurokuso Ranks 24th Out of 27 Locations
Combining the 2026 official land prices and prefectural land price survey figures, there are 27 residential survey locations in Ashiya. The location in Rokurokusocho was valued at ¥240,000 per square meter, placing it 24th out of 27. Only three locations—Okuikecho, Minamihamacho, and Hamakazecho—were less expensive than Rokurokuso.
By contrast, Funadocho is Ashiya’s most expensive residential area at ¥815,000 per square meter—about 3.4 times the price of Rokurokuso.
What Are “Official Land Prices” and “Prefectural Land Price Survey Values”?
The national and prefectural governments publish two types of land values each year as benchmarks for land prices.
| Type | Surveying Authority | Valuation Date | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official land price | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | January 1 each year | Around March |
| Prefectural land price survey value | Prefectural government (Hyogo Prefecture for Ashiya) | July 1 each year | Around September |
Both are standard valuations of undeveloped land assessed by licensed real estate appraisers. Because the two surveys cover different locations, looking at both provides a clearer picture of trends across the city. Note that these figures differ from the prices at which properties are actually bought and sold.
Ashiya Residential Land Price Rankings (2026 Official Land Prices)
These are the official land prices as of January 1, 2026. The 19 residential survey locations in Ashiya are ranked below from highest to lowest price per square meter. Prices per tsubo are calculated using approximately 3.3 square meters per tsubo.
| Rank | Area | Per m² | Per tsubo | Distance from Nearest Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Funadocho | ¥815,000 | Approx. ¥2.69 million | 550m from JR Ashiya Station |
| 2 | Shinnozukacho | ¥556,000 | Approx. ¥1.84 million | 500m from JR Ashiya Station |
| 3 | Kawanishicho | ¥491,000 | Approx. ¥1.62 million | 250m from Hanshin Ashiya Station |
| 4 | Nishiashiyacho | ¥484,000 | Approx. ¥1.60 million | 400m from Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station |
| 5 | Midorigaokacho | ¥445,000 | Approx. ¥1.47 million | 1,100m from JR Ashiya Station |
| 6 | Nishiyamacho | ¥441,000 | Approx. ¥1.46 million | 500m from Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station |
| 7 | Seidocho | ¥435,000 | Approx. ¥1.44 million | 290m from Hanshin Ashiya Station |
| 8 | Uchidekozuchicho | ¥420,000 | Approx. ¥1.39 million | 300m from Hanshin Uchide Station |
| 9 | Kasugacho | ¥415,000 | Approx. ¥1.37 million | 300m from Hanshin Uchide Station |
| 10 | Takezonocho | ¥381,000 | Approx. ¥1.26 million | 600m from Hanshin Ashiya Station |
| 11 | Yamatecho | ¥373,000 | Approx. ¥1.23 million | 750m from Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station |
| 12 | Iwanocho | ¥368,000 | Approx. ¥1.22 million | 1,700m from JR Ashiya Station |
| 13 | Higashiyamacho | ¥338,000 | Approx. ¥1.12 million | 1,000m from JR Ashiya Station |
| 14 | Hamacho | ¥337,000 | Approx. ¥1.11 million | 360m from Hanshin Uchide Station |
| 15 | Matsuhamacho | ¥325,000 | Approx. ¥1.07 million | 850m from Hanshin Ashiya Station |
| 16 | Hiratacho | ¥324,000 | Approx. ¥1.07 million | 530m from Hanshin Ashiya Station |
| 17 | Asahigaokacho | ¥275,000 | Approx. ¥910,000 | 1,600m from JR Ashiya Station |
| 18 | Hamakazecho | ¥159,000 | Approx. ¥530,000 | 1,700m from Hanshin Uchide Station |
| 19 | Minamihamacho | ¥123,000 | Approx. ¥410,000 | 2,600m from Hanshin Ashiya Station |
The top positions are dominated by neighborhoods close to JR Ashiya Station and Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station. Rokurokusocho does not appear in this table because it has no official land price survey location.
Ashiya Residential Land Price Rankings (2026 Prefectural Land Price Survey)
Rokurokusocho is included in the prefectural land price survey conducted by Hyogo Prefecture. The residential survey locations as of July 1, 2026, are ranked below from highest to lowest.
| Rank | Area | Per m² | Per tsubo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oharacho | ¥805,000 | Approx. ¥2.66 million |
| 2 | Kawanishicho | ¥502,000 | Approx. ¥1.66 million |
| 3 | Miyazukacho | ¥479,000 | Approx. ¥1.58 million |
| 4 | Sanjo Minamimachi | ¥451,000 | Approx. ¥1.49 million |
| 5 | Nishiyamacho | ¥448,000 | Approx. ¥1.48 million |
| 6 | Kurekawacho | ¥338,000 | Approx. ¥1.12 million |
| 7 | Rokurokusocho | ¥240,000 | Approx. ¥790,000 |
| 8 | Okuikecho | ¥56,500 | Approx. ¥190,000 |
The location in Rokurokusocho rose from ¥228,000 in the previous year (2025) to ¥240,000, an increase of approximately 5.3%. Its value is not falling; like other residential areas in Ashiya, it is trending upward.
Why Does Land in Rokurokuso Appear “Inexpensive”?
There are three main possible reasons.
1. It Is Far from the Station and Located on a Hillside
The survey location in Rokurokusocho is 2,400m from JR Ashiya Station. By contrast, the neighborhoods at the top of the land price rankings are all just a few hundred meters from a station. Because proximity to a station has a major impact on land values, Rokurokuso’s hillside location inevitably puts it at a disadvantage.
2. Strict Limits Apply to the Size of Buildings That Can Be Constructed
The location in Rokurokusocho is in a Category I Exclusively Low-Rise Residential Zone, with a building coverage ratio of 40% and a floor-area ratio of 80%. By comparison, top-ranked areas such as Funadocho and Shinnozukacho
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