Wacore Grand Akashi Front: South-Facing Luxury Apartments with Akashi Strait Views
The Wacore Grand Akashi Front (Akashi Station Front Project) represents a landmark residential development in Akashi, delivering the first supply of all-south-facing units within a 3-minute walk of both JR Akashi and Sanyo Akashi stations in 28 years, according to MRC research as of December 2024. This 15-story reinforced concrete structure will feature 68 residential units in 2LDK and 3LDK configurations, with exclusive floor areas ranging from 58.78㎡ to 73.25㎡. Designed by the acclaimed Ootoro Takumi Architectural Design Office, the development emphasizes individuality and sophisticated community spaces, with each unit positioned to maximize scenic views of the picturesque Akashi Strait.
Located at Sakuramachi 1189-2 in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, the property offers unparalleled accessibility combined with comprehensive urban convenience. Situated 4 minutes on foot from JR Akashi Station and 3 minutes from Sanyo Akashi Station, residents enjoy immediate access to the Papios Akashi commercial complex, the vibrant Uonotana shopping street famed for local seafood specialties, and multiple shopping centers including Aspia Akashi and Piole Akashi. The proximity to Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park, approximately 5 minutes' walk away, provides recreational green spaces. Each unit features balconies ranging from 11.00㎡ to 16.93㎡, supplemented by service balconies (2.88㎡), alcoves (2.89㎡~6.44㎡), and mechanical/piping utility spaces (0.48㎡~0.76㎡). The second-floor Media Lounge, equipped with Wi-Fi, serves as a versatile space for remote work, reading, and community interaction. All units face south, ensuring maximum natural light and unobstructed vistas of the Akashi Strait.
Akashi holds centuries of historical significance as home to the historic Akashi Castle, an important Edo-period landmark whose ruins remain a cultural centerpiece in the city. The city is renowned for its culinary heritage, particularly its exceptional fresh seafood and traditional market culture, with the Uonotana shopping street preserving generations of commercial tradition.
Critical administrative information: This property operates under a pre-announcement (yokokoku) phase; contract and reservation applications cannot be accepted until official sales commence. The official website (https://www.wadakohsan.info/akashi68/) is scheduled to launch in late February 2026. The number of units available in future sales phases remains undecided; current specifications cover all three units in this phase, with final pricing, unit quantities, and exclusive areas to be confirmed at official sales launch. The property carries a private road burden of 15.49㎡ under Building Standards Act Section 42, Section 2. Construction completes July 2027 with August 2027 occupancy expected. Managed by Wada Kousan Co., Ltd., the project holds membership in the Japan Real Estate Association, Kansai Region Real Estate Fair Transaction Council, and Hyogo Prefecture Real Estate Transaction Association. Building confirmation number: ERI-24019746 (September 3, 2024). Parking includes 26 spaces (2 indoor flat, 12 indoor mechanical, 12 outdoor mechanical), plus 1 motorcycle space, 6 mini-bike spaces, and 95 bicycle spaces.
