Why Osaka is the Next Smart Move for Singapore Investors

Japan is undergoing a crucial phase of economic transformation, with Osaka at the centre of this shift. With the Japanese yen at multi-decade lows and favourable borrowing conditions, discerning property buyers are positioning themselves to benefit from this wave.

Singapore investors are uniquely positioned to capitalise on one of Asia’s most stable G7 property markets. Osaka is attracting billions in infrastructure investment, thanks to World Expo 2025, Japan’s first Integrated Resort and Casino, scheduled for a 2030 launch and inbound tourism.

Osaka Expo 2025

The World Expo in Osaka opened on 13 April 2025 and is expected to attract more than 28 million visitors. It also stands as one of Japan’s largest infrastructure undertakings in recent years, with massive upgrades to the city’s public transportation network.

The introduction of Osaka Metro’s cutting-edge 400 series subway trains on the Chuo Line and upgrades on Yumeshima Island are standout developments. Drawing rapid attention from global institutional and private property investors, this boost will attract foreign interest, increase tourism demand and foster long-term growth in Osaka’s residential and commercial sectors.

Osaka’s Integrated Resort & Casino

Scheduled for launch in 2030, Osaka’s Integrated Resort and Casino will be one of Japan’s most ambitious tourism and infrastructural avenues — comprising ultra-luxury hotels, entertainment districts, convention centres and Japan’s first casino license.

The parallels in this case are unmistakable, as Singapore investors have witnessed Marina Bay Sands reshape the city’s global profile and attract overseas capital.

The Osaka IR project is expected to create thousands of new jobs, boost sustainable tourism and cement the city as a high-value leisure and investment hub.

Strong ripple effects are expected: property appreciation values in surrounding districts, short-term rental demand, global property investment and higher tenant demand from working professionals and students.

Smart Capital Flowing into Osaka

With the Japanese yen at historic lows, overseas capital, especially from Singapore, is flowing into the country’s property market.

Here’s why:

• Favourable currency exchange rates
• Attractive financing options
• 6% CAGR rental growth (since 2019) in Osaka
• 55% tenant population in Osaka City (1)
• A growing influx of students and professionals migrating to Osaka
• A limited number of condo supply, in return, pushing more locals into the rental market
• New residential development projects are receiving record demand, partly due to the shrinking supply of budget hotels in Osaka. Many visitors are likely to turn to minpaku (private short-term rental accommodations) as the availability of budget hotels declines. This shift adds momentum to the already high demand for new housing developments in the city

A luxurious project like The Peak Chiyozaki Elite near the iconic Kyocera Dome is a rare opportunity for discerning Singapore buyers to invest in freehold homes, just minutes from railway connections, AEON Mall Osaka Dome City and urban hubs.

Unlock Japan’s Real Estate Potential – From Singapore

If you’d like to make the most of your real estate investment in Osaka — before the casino breaks ground and property prices reflect their projected premium, speak with our consultants at Benham & Reeves Singapore today.

Let us help you discover key projects in Osaka and offer assistance with taxes, rental income and investment structures.

📞 Contact: Mrs. Doris Tan
📧 doris.tan@benhams.com | 📱 +65-96327334

Sources:
Survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
Dataloft Market Analytics – Woolwich