First Light Building: A Prime Office or Salon Space in Tokyo's Historic Hongo District
This listing presents a commercial unit for rent within the First Light Building, a reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 1974. The property is a 26.40 sqm (approximately 7.98 tsubo) space located on the 4th floor of a 6-story building. The layout is flexible, suitable for a quiet salon-style business or office use, with immediate viewing and occupancy possible.
The unit comes equipped with air conditioning, hot water supply, an elevator, a private toilet, and fiber-optic internet connectivity. The monthly common service fee of 11,000 yen covers cleaning, electricity, and water costs for the shared facilities. Key financial terms include a monthly rent of 83,600 yen, a security deposit equivalent to two months' rent, and a key money (reikin) payment also equal to two months' rent. There is no separate management fee. A notable point is the renewal fee, which is based on the previous rent of 69,300 yen.
Strategically situated in Bunkyo Ward's Hongo 2-chome, the building offers excellent access via public transport. It is just a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line's "Hongō-sanchōme" Station, with "Ochanomizu" Station (JR Chuo Line) and "Suidōbashi" Station (Toei Mita Line) each approximately a 14-minute walk away. The Hongo area is part of Tokyo's storied Yamanote district, known for its academic heritage and traditional atmosphere, being home to the prestigious University of Tokyo. A major nearby landmark is the Tokyo Dome City complex, a vast entertainment hub featuring stadiums, an amusement park, and shopping, located just a short distance from Suidobashi Station.
