Live and Work in a Revitalized Community at Tsukimidai Housing
This unique property is part of the Tsukimidai Housing project, a former municipal housing complex in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, that has been entirely renovated into a "commercial residence" community. The entire 47-unit complex has been transformed into a village of shops and ateliers, where residents live and run businesses simultaneously. The specific unit available is located in the "Food Alley" section, one of the last remaining plots suitable for a food and beverage establishment.
The building is a single-story concrete block structure with a nostalgic, robust exterior. It features wooden sash windows that open upwards, designed for a friendly, market-stall style of service where goods can be handed directly to customers. Inside, the space reveals exposed beams and rafters, with aged wood that adds deep character. The ceiling has been left open, contributing to a sense of height and openness. The total private area is 29.18 square meters, of which 4.86 square meters is designated for commercial use as a kitchen space. The unit is a live-work space, meaning you can reside here while operating your shop, and it can also be used as a second home.
The property comes with a new kitchen sink and shower installed. For those wishing to use a bathtub, a reservation-based shared facility within the complex offers a bath, sauna, cold plunge pool, and an open-air deck. Additional shared amenities currently under development include a workspace and an upcycling station. The complex also has laundry facilities and coin parking. At the rear of the unit is a private garden space, suitable for a wooden deck or outdoor seating. The location on a hill offers views of the sea and the naval port from within the complex, and the area is known for beautiful moon views, living up to the "Tsukimidai" (Moon Viewing Platform) name.
The Tsukimidai project is a vibrant and active community that has already hosted popular events like a market and a "Tsukimi Festival" that attracted 1,500 visitors. The location is about a 10-minute walk from JR Yokosuka Line's Taura Station, via a winding slope known locally as "No-no-ji Hill." The area is transforming from a once-abandoned complex into a destination people deliberately visit, offering a rare chance to be part of a real-time urban regeneration story.
