High-Rise Living with Panoramic Views in Shimonoseki
This spacious 3LDK apartment, located on the 7th floor of an 8-story building in Shimonoseki's Suji River Town, offers a rare opportunity to own a property with commanding views. The residence boasts a generous private floor area of 73.57 sqm (approximately 22.25 tsubo) and features a layout comprising three Japanese-style rooms of 8, 6, and 3 tatami mats respectively, plus a 13-tatami mat combined living, dining, and kitchen area. A south-facing balcony of 4.32 sqm provides an outdoor space to enjoy the scenery.
Key property features, as noted by the agent, include its elevated location on high ground, ensuring excellent panoramic views. The apartment is a renovation base unit, allowing the new owner to customize the interior to their personal taste and fully capitalize on the premium vista. The building is a reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in September 1967 by the Obayashi Corporation's Hiroshima branch. Building amenities include an elevator, free bicycle parking, and free motorcycle parking. The unit comes with one free parking space, with a second space available for 5,000 yen per month (currently space number 33 allows for two cars). A parking space lottery is held every five years for all spaces.
Additional equipment includes a separate bath and toilet, a washbasin area, a dedicated washing machine space, city gas, and a toilet with a bidet seat. A notable feature is the 2024-model gas water heater. The property is pet-friendly, though a notification document is required. A special note from the agent clarifies that the building uses a private water system. The electricity cost for pumps 1 and 2 is proportionally calculated based on water usage and billed together with the water and sewerage charges. A penalty of 1,000 yen is applied for late payment of these usage fees.
The apartment is situated in a quiet, residential area of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The location offers a peaceful living environment while remaining accessible. An interesting local fact is that Shimonoseki is famous for its fugu (pufferfish) cuisine, being one of Japan's primary hubs for catching and preparing this delicacy. The property's high vantage point offers views that may even include seasonal fireworks displays. The closest major landmark is the historic Kanmon Straits, the narrow waterway separating Honshu and Kyushu, which is a bustling scenic spot for watching ships and enjoying the illuminated Kanmon Bridge at night.
