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Everything You Need To Know About Shirokane and its Iconic Landmark, SHIROKANE The SKY

Shirokane Tokyo, is a luxurious residential area located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. With its charming blend of traditional and modern architecture, Shirokane Tokyo offers a peaceful and prestigious living environment within the bustling city. The neighborhood has undergone extensive redevelopment over the years to become Tokyo’s most upper-class districts, comparable to New York’s Chelsea.

Shirokane, History and its Location

Shirokane neighbouring Roppongi and Azabu is located in Minato ward. Shirokane literally means “silver coins” in Japanese, and is one of the most famous wealthiest residential areas in Japan. The name is said to have originated during the Muromachi period in the Oei era. The region was pioneered by Kazusanosuke Yagishita, also known as the “Shirokane Millionaire,” who had amassed a vast fortune in silver. His wealth was so immense that the region was named after it, giving birth to the neighborhood we know today.

SHIROKANE The SKY

One of the latest developments in the area is Shirokane The Sky, a condominium complex that has become a symbol of the town’s wealth and modernization.

Developed from the Shirokane 1-chome East North Area Urban Redevelopment Project, Shirokane The Sky offers a mix of residential, commercial, medical and childcare support facilities. The construction site is situated just a 3-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station.

Shirokane The Sky is an attractive residence that boasts a plethora of features that make it highly sought-after.

It has been designed to accommodate a diverse range of people, with a community that transcends generations. The developers have planned to have a community without bias, where people can live in a way that suits their individual lifestyles. The complex boasts open spaces, including parks that are accessible to the community, which creates a welcoming environment for all.

It’s popular location in the Minato ward, which has the highest income population in the 23 Tokyo wards, and its proximity to the Yamanote line, which has the highest investment return, Shirokane The Sky is an ideal investment opportunity. (Read more about the benefits of investing along the Yamanote Line here.)

Additionally, the high-rise unit offers breathtaking views that are among the best in Tokyo. With estimated rent considered, the assumed yield for some of the units is over 5%, which is remarkably high for a new condominium in central Tokyo.

If you’re looking for a brand-new unit in the heart of the city, Shirokane The Sky is an excellent opportunity. As a new development, you’ll be the first to own it. Don’t miss out on this chance to own a premium property in one of Tokyo’s most desirable locations. View all available units here!

Entrance lounge / Shirokane the Sky, Tokyo Tatemono Real Estate Sales Co., Ltd.

Communal Area / Shirokane the Sky, Tokyo Tatemono Real Estate Sales Co., Ltd.

Shirokane 1-chome West Central Area Urban Redevelopment Project

Furthermore, The Shirokane 1-chome Western Middle Area Redevelopment Project is an upcoming project planned for the area northeast of Shirokane-Takanawa Station and west of Shirokane AEL City. This upcoming project is a large-scale mixed-use development consisting of a 40-story, 140-meter-high, high-rise condominium tower with approximately 900 units and a four-story factory building with a total floor area of 2,000 sqm.

Location of the upcoming Redevelopment Area / Tokyo Metropolitan Government Co., Ltd.

In addition to raising the level of urban development, the project aims to create an attractive urban complex that integrates residential, commercial, and factory functions by introducing high quality housing with a high level of livability, commercial functions linked to the Shirokane shopping district, which is the axis of activity in the area, and the appropriate placement of factory functions that are a part of local industry. Construction have began and is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

CGI renderings of a completed redevelopment image / Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

Source: Tokyu Fudosan Corp. Press Release 10/19/2019
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Co., Ltd.0
Minato City 11/15/2022
Tokyo Tatemono Real Estate Sales Co., Ltd. / Shirokane-the-sky

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