Commercial Space in Asakusabashi: The Umihara Building
This listing presents a commercial unit for rent within the Umihara Building, located in the vibrant Asakusabashi district of Tokyo's Taito Ward. The property offers a dedicated floor space of 47.16 square meters (approximately 14.26 tsubo), providing a substantial area for business operations. Constructed in May 1981, the building is a robust RC (reinforced concrete) structure standing five stories above ground with one basement level, with this specific unit situated on the first floor.
Critical agent notes detail the property's facilities: it is equipped with city gas, a dedicated toilet, and is a corner unit, offering potentially better light and visibility. A key special note specifies that the premises cannot be used for restaurants or food and beverage businesses, indicating its suitability for offices, retail, or other commercial ventures excluding dining establishments.
The financial terms include a monthly rent of 396,000 yen. Additional move-in costs consist of a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to four months' rent and a key money (礼金) payment of two months' rent. There is no separate monthly management or common service fee. The lease contract period is set for two years, and the property is immediately available for occupancy. The transaction is handled as an exclusive intermediary (専任媒介).
Asakusabashi is a historically rich area known for its wholesale districts and traditional crafts, seamlessly blending old Tokyo with modern commerce. An interesting local fact is that the area is famous for being a major hub for wholesale doll and model-making supplies, catering to hobbyists and professionals from across Japan. The property is exceptionally well-connected, being just a one-minute walk from the JR Sobu Line (Local) Asakusabashi Station and a two-minute walk from the Toei Asakusa Line station of the same name. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, one of Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temples, located just a short distance away, drawing millions of visitors annually.
