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Japan's Inherited Land State Transfer: Charge Calculator
Calculate the charge and review fee for handing inherited land to the state under the system that began in April 2023, using the Ministry of Justice formulas.
Which land qualifies
- Land with a building cannot be applied for; demolish first.
- Land with mortgages, land used by others such as paths, contaminated land or land with unclear boundaries cannot be applied for.
- Land with cliffs, structures, vehicles or trees that hinder management, or buried objects, may be rejected.
- Pay the charge within 30 days of notice or the approval lapses. The review fee is not refunded.
Ministry of Justice: the inherited land state transfer system (Japanese) / charge formulas
Amounts on this site are estimates from public data and typical unit costs, not tax or legal advice or a property valuation. Property tax, demolition costs and sale prices vary widely by property and municipality. Confirm with the municipal tax office, a tax accountant or judicial scrivener, and quotes from demolition firms and real estate agents.
Sources: land values processed by this site from MLIT "Official Land Price data" (2026) (CC BY 4.0). Property tax: MIC and Tokyo Bureau of Taxation; vacant-house deduction: NTA No.3306; state transfer: Ministry of Justice; default demolition cost: national standard demolition cost (Sanjo City document) (checked 2026-10-31).