A Nostalgic Flower Shop in Yokohama's Retro Shopping Arcade
This unique property is a former flower shop located within the nostalgic Hamamarket shopping arcade in Yokohama. The shop operated for approximately 49 years before closing. The property is offered for rent at an exceptional rate of 100 yen per month for the first year only. The lease type is an ordinary tenancy with a minimum three-year contract, automatically renewing thereafter. Rent for the second year and beyond will be determined through consultation with the shopping arcade association.
Key features and equipment from the agent notes include many of the previous flower shop's fixtures and equipment remaining on-site, which the next tenant is permitted to use. This allows for immediate shop operation. A large refrigerator for flower storage is installed and available for use. Furthermore, the previous owner, Mr. Katsuya Yamakawa, offers extensive support. If the tenant intends to run a flower shop, he can introduce experienced part-time staff and provide connections to local markets and suppliers. There is also a possibility of borrowing a light truck, subject to discussion with Mr. Yamakawa.
Additional costs include a 50,000 yen membership fee, a 60,000 yen security deposit (depreciated over 3 years), and a monthly association fee of 28,000 yen (comprising a 25,000 yen association levy and a 3,000 yen fire brigade/security fee). Utilities are the tenant's responsibility; gas is not available, but water and electricity are individually metered. There is no fire insurance, but the shopping arcade association covers accident and damage insurance.
The building is a wooden structure with one floor and a half-second floor. It was originally a two-story building but was damaged in a fire in Heisei 19 (2007) and underwent a large-scale remodel at that time. The total floor area is 38.22 sqm, and the land area is 42.05 sqm. The exact year of construction is unknown.
The area is rich in history. The Hamamarket arcade itself developed from a post-war black market and thrived during Japan's high-growth period as a 'you-can-get-anything' shopping street. The location offers excellent access, being a short bus ride from JR Isogo Station, Yokohama Station, and Sakuragicho Station. The neighborhood retains a strong sense of community and traditional charm. A notable nearby landmark is the iconic Yokohama Marine Tower, a historic lighthouse and observation tower in the nearby Yamashita Park area, offering panoramic views of the port city.
