Tsukiji machiya demolished
The traditional machiya-style townhouse in Tsukiji we featured back in February 2019 when it was listed for sale, has, sadly, been demolished. It will be replaced with a 5-story hotel covering the adjoining vacant lots. Completion is scheduled for February 2021.
Shinjuku Naitomachi Land
SOLD & DEMOLISHED
Land size: 456.08 sqm
Naitomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Price per square meter: ¥-
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