Unique Corner-Property Home with Cafe and Studio Potential in Shinjuku
This distinctive property in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, is a custom-built home with a shop, currently operating as a residence and cafe. The building, constructed in June 2019, is a three-story wooden structure with a total floor area of 94.36 sqm (approx. 28.54 tsubo) on a 43.65 sqm (approx. 13.20 tsubo) corner plot. The land is situated on a corner with road frontage: 5 meters to the east on a public road and 4 meters to the south.
Translated agent notes provide essential details: The property is a shop-attached residence, currently operating as a home and cafe. It is located in a fire prevention zone and a 30m Category 3 Height Control District. There is a private road burden area of approximately 2.24 sqm. This is a custom-built, detail-oriented home featuring indoor hammocks. It is also usable as an office or studio. Security features include a card key and security cameras. There are two toilets. Home maintenance was carried out from 2024 to 2025. The property includes three hammock locations, a wide loft, ample storage, and air conditioning in all rooms. The shower room is unused. The ceilings on the 1st and 3rd floors are high. The 1st floor has a large sink and large windows. Being on a corner, a takeout cafe can be operated from the 1st floor. The maximum and minimum exclusive areas are unknown.
The Shinjuku area is one of Tokyo's most vibrant hubs, known for its juxtaposition of towering skyscrapers, government offices, and bustling entertainment districts like Kabukicho. An interesting local fact is that Shinjuku Station is the world's busiest railway station, used by millions of passengers daily. The property is conveniently located just a short walk from the Toei Oedo Line's Wakamatsu-kawada Station. A major landmark nearby is the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a sprawling park blending traditional Japanese, English landscape, and French formal garden styles, offering a serene escape from the urban energy.
