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The Roppongi Tokyo Club Residence Investment Analysis: Asset Value and Yield in a Minato Luxury Tower

This article examines The Roppongi Tokyo Club Residence from an investor's perspective, covering location, brand strength, yield, and transaction prices. It explains the asset value and future potential of this luxury tower in Roppongi, Minato Ward.

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The Roppongi Tokyo Club Residence is a 39-story super high-rise tower residence located in Roppongi 3-chome, Minato-ku. Developed for sale by four major companies led by Mitsui Fudosan Residential, built by the super general contractor Taisei Corporation, and offering 24-hour hotel-like services, this property has a distinctive presence in Tokyo's prime luxury real estate market. In this article, we analyze its asset value from multiple angles for investors and high-net-worth buyers.

What kind of property is The Roppongi Tokyo Club Residence?

The Roppongi Tokyo Club Residence is a luxury super high-rise tower condominium completed in 2011, with 611 units across 39 above-ground floors, located in the center of Roppongi in Minato-ku. It offers a rare location just a 3-minute walk from Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line and Oedo Line), with major urban centers such as Ginza, Shinjuku, and Tokyo within roughly 10 minutes.

Address3-7-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Nearest stationRoppongi Station (3 min walk) / Roppongi-itchome (7 min walk)
Price per sq mJPY 1.44 million to 2.30 million
Layouts1R / 1LDK / 2LDK / 2DK / 3LDK
Floors39 above-ground floors / 1 basement floor
CompletionNovember 2011
Number of units611

Why do luxury condominiums in Roppongi, Minato-ku, hold strong asset value?

Minato-ku has the highest average annual income among Tokyo's 23 wards, and its rental levels are also exceptionally high. Its concentration as a business hub, its international character as an embassy district, and the city's ongoing evolution through large-scale redevelopment all serve as supporting factors for asset value.

Location advantage

A location just a 3-minute walk from Roppongi Station is rare even within Minato-ku. The reasons high-net-worth buyers from Greater China focus on Tokyo luxury real estate also include concentrated demand for properties with this level of convenience and brand strength. Access to three transit lines, and the resilience that creates in transportation, is an important point for investors. Whether for commuting, daily living, or eventual asset disposition, proximity to a station remains a premium.

Brand and construction reliability

The property was developed for sale by Mitsui Fudosan Residential, Tokyo Tatemono, Sumitomo Corporation, and Ken Corporation, and built by Taisei Corporation, a super general contractor. The structure also uses high-durability concrete said to require no major repairs for 100 years, making it well suited to long-term holding strategies.

Indicative sale prices and investment yield performance

To assess the property's income potential, data on sale prices and rental yields is essential.

Indicative sale prices (reference values)

13th floor, 1LDK (southwest)JPY 108.9 million
16th floor, 2LDK (southeast)JPY 130.0 million
11th floor, 1LDKJPY 99.95 million

Across Minato-ku, indicative sale prices range from JPY 5.7 million to JPY 950 million. Around this property, JPY 22.5 million to JPY 595 million is a useful benchmark. Even at the lower end, the property remains at a relatively high price level, suggesting limited downside risk.

Rental yield benchmark

The average yield in the surrounding area ranges from under 3.0% to under 7.0%, while the average across Minato-ku is 5.2%. Given that rental pricing influences sale value, maintaining and managing rent levels has a direct impact on long-term investment returns.

11th floor, 1LDK (southwest)JPY 260,000/month
17th floor, 1LDK (southwest)JPY 320,000/month
32nd floor, 2LDK (northeast)JPY 690,000/month

How do hotel-like services create added value?

The 24-hour service system centered on the Club Master, including room service, housekeeping, and valet parking, establishes a position as a lifestyle product that goes beyond simple housing. This service premium helps improve resident retention and reduce vacancy risk. Shared facilities include a sky lounge, guest suite, and 24-hour fitness room, helping maintain resident satisfaction at a high level.

Hazard risk assessment

Roppongi 3-chome in Minato-ku sits on elevated ground with a very low risk of liquefaction, and no active faults have been confirmed. Flood risk zones cover only limited surrounding areas and at the lowest expected level (0 to under 0.5 m). The building is also equipped with vibration-control members that help reduce swaying on higher floors.

FAQ: Common questions about investing in The Roppongi Tokyo Club Residence

Q. What level of yield can be expected?

The average yield in the surrounding area ranges from under 3.0% to under 7.0%, while the average across Minato-ku is 5.2%. Because rent varies significantly by floor and layout, each individual unit requires careful review.

Q. Is liquidity high when selling?

Luxury properties in Roppongi, Minato-ku, continue to attract demand from affluent domestic and international buyers and investors, so liquidity is generally higher than in ordinary areas. However, the high price range means the buyer pool is still limited.

Q. How should hazard risk be evaluated?

With its elevated site and low liquefaction risk, vibration-control structure, and location outside expected flood zones, the property can be regarded as relatively low risk for a central Tokyo tower residence.

Q. Are management and repair costs high for service-oriented properties?

Management fees are higher than for standard properties in order to maintain hotel-like services. In investment calculations, management fees and repair reserve contributions should always be included as expenses in cash flow analysis.

Q. Is the property suitable for long-term holding?

Given the enduring strength of the Roppongi location brand, the highly durable structure, and the property's rarity, it is well suited to long-term holding and asset succession objectives.

Daisuke Inazawa, President & CEO of INA&Associates Inc.

Author

President & CEOINA&Associates Inc.

President & CEO of INA&Associates Inc. Leads real estate brokerage, rental leasing, and property management across Greater Tokyo and the Kansai region. Specialises in income-property investment strategy and advisory for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Daisuke Inazawa is the President and CEO of INA&Associates Inc., a Japanese real estate firm headquartered in Osaka with a Tokyo branch. He leads the company's three core businesses — real estate sales brokerage, rental leasing, and property management — across the Greater Tokyo Area and the Kansai region.

His areas of expertise include investment strategy for income-generating real estate, profitability optimisation of rental operations, real estate advisory for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and institutional investors, and cross-border real estate investment. He provides data-driven, long-horizon advisory to investors in Japan and overseas.

Under the management philosophy "a company's most important asset is its people," he positions INA&Associates as a "people-investment company" and is committed to sustainable corporate-value creation through talent development. He also writes and speaks publicly on leadership and organisational culture in times of change.

He has passed eleven Japanese professional qualification examinations: Licensed Real Estate Broker (Takken), Certified Real Estate Consulting Master, Licensed Condominium Manager, Licensed Building Management Supervisor, Certified Rental Housing Management Professional, Gyōseishoshi Lawyer (administrative scrivener), Certified Personal Information Protection Officer, Class-A Fire Prevention Manager, Certified Auctioned Real Estate Specialist, Certified Condominium Maintenance Engineer, and Licensed Moneylending Operations Supervisor.

  • Licensed Real Estate Broker (Takken)
  • Certified Real Estate Consulting Master
  • Licensed Condominium Manager
  • Licensed Building Management Supervisor
  • Certified Rental Housing Management Professional
  • Gyōseishoshi Lawyer (Administrative Scrivener)
  • Certified Personal Information Protection Officer
  • Class-A Fire Prevention Manager
  • Certified Auctioned Real Estate Specialist
  • Certified Condominium Maintenance Engineer
  • Licensed Moneylending Operations Supervisor