Overview of Jieishitei Shimonoseki (ジェイシティ下関)
Jieishitei Shimonoseki (ジェイシティ下関) is a 22-year-old condominium located at Shimonosekishi Ueda Nakamachi 4 Choume 12-1 (下関市上田中町4丁目12-1), Yamaguchi, Japan. Built in 2004, it comprises 58 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Tekken Kensetsu (鉄建建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 19 past listings, prices have ranged from 980〜1,990万円 (approx. $65,333–$132,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 60.0–85.3 sqm (646–918 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥23.0万/sqm (approx. $1,535/sqm or $143/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Shimonosekishi Ueda Nakamachi 4 Choume 12-1 (下関市上田中町4丁目12-1), Yamaguchi, Japan. It is a 13-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 58 units, this is a relatively large condominium. Larger buildings typically benefit from lower per-unit maintenance and repair reserve costs.
Key cultural note: Unlike the US where properties typically appreciate over time, Japanese buildings depreciate while the underlying land tends to hold or gain value. This means buyers should evaluate the land-to-building value ratio carefully.
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