[Kufu Ietate Survey] The "Departure from the City Center" in Shizuoka's New Detached Housing. Investigating Hidden Gem Residential Areas Chosen for Land Price, Convenience, and Living Environment
Kufu Sumai Co., Ltd. announced the results of a survey on "hidden gem areas" for newly built detached houses in Shizuoka Prefecture. Based on feedback from housing advisors, suburban areas like the Nishikata area in Kikugawa City are gaining popularity for their optimal balance of commuting convenience, living environment, and affordable land prices.
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- 📰 Published: April 10, 2026 at 18:00
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Kufu Sumai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takehisa Nagai), which operates the housing consultation desk "Kufu Ietate Counter" and the housing event "Kufu Ietate Fair" for those considering building or renovating homes, has investigated "hidden gem areas" within Shizuoka Prefecture based on a questionnaire survey conducted among housing advisors at 7 "Kufu Ietate Counter" stores in the prefecture.
Housing Consideration in Shizuoka Prefecture Shifts Towards Valuing the Balance of "Price", "Convenience", and "Living Environment"
Survey Summary:
- In housing consideration within Shizuoka Prefecture, "areas that can secure daily life convenience while keeping land prices down" are gathering support, and "balanced areas" around major cities are drawing attention.
- Particularly in suburban areas with good access to arterial roads and expressway interchanges, it is possible to achieve both commuting convenience and affordable land prices, showing a tendency to be chosen by demographics that prioritize cost balance.
- Furthermore, in areas where land readjustment and commercial facility development are progressing, the improvement of the townscape and living environment is also highly evaluated, bringing regions equipped with the three elements of "price", "convenience", and "living environment" to the forefront as "hidden gem areas".
The Western Area, a Hidden Gem Region that Balances Commuting Convenience and Affordable Land Prices
Target of Survey: Questionnaire survey by housing advisors at 7 "Kufu Ietate Counter" stores in Shizuoka Prefecture
Survey Period: February 1 - February 28, 2026
Reference Data: Calculated the unit price level per tsubo (approx. 3.3 sqm) for each area based on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Published Land Prices" and "Prefectural Land Price Surveys"
Supplementary Information: Analyzed based on the content of on-site investigations and visitor hearings at each store in addition to the above
Nishikata Area, Kikugawa City (Western Region)
An attractive area where you can easily keep land prices down while ensuring commuting convenience, being within a 10 to 15-minute drive to the urban area of Kakegawa City. Compared to the Kamo area, which is a commercial center, it offers a calmer rural environment, making it suitable for demographics seeking a quiet living environment. It is a residential area with an excellent balance of convenience and price. Note that while land prices around Hamamatsu Station are approximately 35 million yen, in this area, larger plots of land can be acquired for around 11 million yen, making its cost advantage a major appeal as well.
Housing Consideration in Shizuoka Prefecture Shifts Towards Valuing the Balance of "Price", "Convenience", and "Living Environment"
Survey Summary:
- In housing consideration within Shizuoka Prefecture, "areas that can secure daily life convenience while keeping land prices down" are gathering support, and "balanced areas" around major cities are drawing attention.
- Particularly in suburban areas with good access to arterial roads and expressway interchanges, it is possible to achieve both commuting convenience and affordable land prices, showing a tendency to be chosen by demographics that prioritize cost balance.
- Furthermore, in areas where land readjustment and commercial facility development are progressing, the improvement of the townscape and living environment is also highly evaluated, bringing regions equipped with the three elements of "price", "convenience", and "living environment" to the forefront as "hidden gem areas".
The Western Area, a Hidden Gem Region that Balances Commuting Convenience and Affordable Land Prices
Target of Survey: Questionnaire survey by housing advisors at 7 "Kufu Ietate Counter" stores in Shizuoka Prefecture
Survey Period: February 1 - February 28, 2026
Reference Data: Calculated the unit price level per tsubo (approx. 3.3 sqm) for each area based on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Published Land Prices" and "Prefectural Land Price Surveys"
Supplementary Information: Analyzed based on the content of on-site investigations and visitor hearings at each store in addition to the above
Nishikata Area, Kikugawa City (Western Region)
An attractive area where you can easily keep land prices down while ensuring commuting convenience, being within a 10 to 15-minute drive to the urban area of Kakegawa City. Compared to the Kamo area, which is a commercial center, it offers a calmer rural environment, making it suitable for demographics seeking a quiet living environment. It is a residential area with an excellent balance of convenience and price. Note that while land prices around Hamamatsu Station are approximately 35 million yen, in this area, larger plots of land can be acquired for around 11 million yen, making its cost advantage a major appeal as well.