Hanshin Electric Railway's Rental Garage House Completed Under Elevated Tracks Between "Uozaki Station" and "Aoki Station"; Facility Name Decided as "GARAIL Kobe Higashinada"

Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Fukushima-ku, Osaka; President: Yusuke Kususu) and Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. (Head Office: Kita-ku, Osaka; President: Yasuki Fukui) have been constructing a rental garage house in the space under the elevated tracks between Hanshin's "Uozaki Station" and "Aoki Station" since last November. The facility was completed on July 15 (Wed.), and its name has been decided as "GARAIL Kobe Higashinada." On-site tours for prospective residents will be conducted sequentially.

The facility name "GARAIL" is a coined word combining "GARAGE" and "RAIL." The logo mark features a three-dimensional "G" symbol, inspired by a two-story garage house, to concisely represent a garage house under railway elevated tracks. It embodies the desire for residents to enjoy free and rich time in a space enveloped by the safety and comfort of a high-quality steel frame, built into the sturdy elevated structure.

This facility, envisioned as a "secret base," can be used for various purposes, including apartments with garages for car and motorcycle enthusiasts, second homes, offices, retail stores, and hobby rooms.

Both companies will continue to strive for regional revitalization and increased value along the line through the utilization of space under the railway elevated tracks. The outline of "GARAIL Kobe Higashinada" is as follows:

Facility Overview of "GARAIL Kobe Higashinada"

"GARAIL Kobe Higashinada" is a joint project with LDK Inc., which handles the architectural brand "DAYTONA HOUSE×LDK," a brand of garage houses. It is a maisonette type, consisting of a spacious garage space on the first floor capable of storing cars and motorcycles, and a living space on the second floor equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and toilet. The interior and exterior feature an industrial aesthetic with exposed steel frames. The residence is equipped with the comprehensive smart home service "HOMETACT*," allowing remote control of the entrance door lock, lighting, air conditioning, and water heater via the resident's smartphone app, providing comfortable and convenient services.

In addition to its accessibility to railway stations, being a 6-minute walk to Hanshin "Uozaki Station" and a 10-minute walk to "Aoki Station," its location is also attractive, being approximately a 3-minute drive to the "Uozaki" entrance/exit of the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line.

Name: GARAIL Kobe Higashinada

Location: Uozakinakamachi 2-chome, Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Site Area: 500 sq m

Total Floor Area: 570 sq m

Total Units: 4 buildings, 7 units

Structure and Scale: Lightweight steel construction, 2 stories

Rental Area:

◆ Type A... 6 units (approx. 67 sq m, garage opening approx. 3.5m x depth approx. 5.8m)

◆ Type B... 1 unit (approx. 136 sq m, garage opening approx. 5.8m x depth approx. 7.7m)

Facilities: Unit bath, toilet, mini-kitchen, etc.

Transportation:

Approx. 6-minute walk to Hanshin "Uozaki Station," approx. 10-minute walk to "Aoki Station"

Approx. 3-minute drive to the "Uozaki" entrance/exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line

Completion Date: July 15, 2026 (scheduled)

Move-in Start Period: After July 16, 2026

Developer: Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

Planning: Joint project by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd., Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., and LDK Inc.

Design/Construction: Hankyu Design Consultants, Inc. / SEED Construction Co., Ltd.

Location Map:

For details about the building and inquiries regarding move-in:

https://daytona-house.com/garage_apartment/22321/

(Official website URL of LDK Inc.)

*Regarding the smart home service "HOMETACT"

"HOMETACT" is a comprehensive smart home service provided by the Mitsubishi Estate Group, enabling centralized control of home equipment and appliances from multiple manufacturers. Through the resident's smartphone app, users can perform actions such as locking/unlocking the entrance door, turning lights and air conditioners on/off, and filling the bathtub, contributing to improved home comfort and safety.

This is the first time "HOMETACT" has been introduced in housing supplied by the Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group.

This property is part of an initiative to revitalize the line in the Higashinada elevated track area (an approximately 3.5 km elevated space between Hanshin "Uozaki Station" and "Ashiya Station").

Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. and Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. will continue to enhance the attractiveness of the region through the utilization of the Higashinada elevated track space.

Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin.co.jp/

Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. https://www.hhp.co.jp/

Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/07/e4571ce4b6912d8ff5bd92b1593f2e308afcf9ab.pdf

Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings

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