Versatile Commercial Building with Residential Space in Hitachi City
This unique three-story building in Hitachi City, Ibaraki, offers exceptional flexibility for business and residential use. The property is a former izakaya (Japanese pub) with a total floor area of 256.84 sqm, situated on a land plot of 100.41 sqm. Built in August 1976, it is a steel-framed structure with three above-ground floors. The location is highly accessible, just a 16-minute walk from the JR Joban Line's Hitachi Station, placing it near the bustling Hitachi Heiwa-dori shopping street.
Critical agent notes provide detailed specifications and possibilities. The road access details specify a single-sided road to the east, 5.8 meters wide, which is a public road with a frontage of 7 meters. Special notes confirm the property is suitable for restaurants and can be used 24 hours a day. Extensive remarks outline the building's history and flexible leasing options: the 1st and 2nd floors were previously an izakaya, while the 3rd floor was a residential unit. While whole-building rental is preferred, floor-by-floor arrangements are negotiable. Specific proposals include renting just the 1st-floor shop space for 120,000 yen (approx. 22 tsubo), the 2nd floor for either shop or residential use at 150,000 yen (approx. 24 tsubo), or the 3rd-floor residence only for 60,000 yen (approx. 24 tsubo). The agent encourages creative configurations, such as running separate shops on the 1st and 2nd floors while living on the 3rd, using the 1st and 2nd floors for business and the 3rd as a dormitory, or living on the 2nd floor above a 1st-floor shop. The listing company, which has its own construction division, also offers consultation for shop construction, renovation, and remodeling. A significant incentive is highlighted for those considering relocating from Tokyo: Hitachi City offers generous subsidy and support programs for new residents, with amounts up to 2,615,000 yen. The city is also noted for its substantial support systems for marriage, new life starts, and child-rearing.
The area around Hitachi Station is a commercial hub with a mix of traditional shopping streets and modern amenities. An interesting local fact is that Hitachi City, despite sharing its name with the global electronics giant Hitachi, Ltd., was actually named first; the company took its name from the city where it was founded. The closest major landmark is the scenic Hitachi Seaside Park, renowned for its vast seasonal flower fields, particularly the iconic blue nemophila hills in spring, located a short drive away.