Key Facts
• On July 11, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike approved the establishment of the Mita 5-Chome West Redevelopment Association.
• Construction is set to begin in fiscal year 2026 and aims for completion by 2030.
• The redevelopment area spans approximately 1.3 hectares across Mita and Shirokane districts in Minato City.
• Sumitomo Realty & Development will participate as a business collaborator.
• The planned building will be 160 meters tall, with 2 underground and 45 above-ground floors.
• Total floor area will cover approximately 82,500 square meters.
• Lower floors will house shops, factories, offices, and SOHO spaces; mid-to-upper floors will include offices and 600 residential units.
• Adjacent to the facility, a 1,000-square-meter children’s park will be relocated.
• Two plazas, measuring 1,000 square meters and 100 square meters, will be created with greenery.
• The total project cost is estimated at 77 billion yen.
• The site is a 5-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line.
• The area currently faces challenges such as aging wooden buildings and pedestrian safety concerns.
Summary
Tokyo’s Mita 5-Chome West district is set for a major redevelopment project, with plans for a 45-story mixed-use building approved by Governor Yuriko Koike. The project, spanning 1.3 hectares, will include residential, commercial, and office spaces, with construction starting in 2026 and completion targeted for 2030. Sumitomo Realty & Development will collaborate on the project, which features a 160-meter-tall structure with 600 residential units and extensive public spaces, including a relocated children’s park and two plazas. The redevelopment aims to address safety concerns in the area, which currently has aging infrastructure and limited pedestrian-friendly spaces. The total cost is estimated at 77 billion yen.
