COSTS
Interior Construction Costs in Fukuoka
Guide prices for each type of work (tax included). One tsubo is about 3.3 m²; per-m² figures are shown for reference. Formal estimates are itemized with quantities and unit prices.
- All prices are estimates including tax. They vary with the property (power capacity, water supply and drainage, exhaust, building construction rules) and your specifications.
- Per-tsubo prices include interior finishes (floor, walls, ceiling, carpentry) and standard lighting, outlet and air-conditioning work. Kitchen equipment, medical equipment, furniture and fixtures are not included.
- Formal estimates list the quantity and unit price of each item. We never use lump-sum "isshiki" lines.
- Rough estimates are free, and you are welcome to decline after hearing them.
Consultation & estimates
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Rough estimate (from floor plans and photos via LINE or email)Send floor plans, photos and your wishes, and we will tell you the likely cost range and how to proceed. | Free |
| Pre-lease property check (equipment, building rules and a cost range)Based on floor plans, photos and listing drawings. If the budget range works for you, we check on site (how site visits are handled is explained when you consult). | Free |
| Night or holiday workWhen building rules or your business hours require work at night or on holidays, it is itemized in the estimate according to the hours. | Quote on request |
New fit-out from a bare shell (by business type, per tsubo)
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant (kitchen and ventilation)Varies greatly with the kitchen size, the distance to gas, water and exhaust connections, and whether a grease trap is needed. | ¥300,000–¥600,000 per tsubo≈ ¥90,800–¥181,500 per m² |
| Café or light food (simple kitchen) | ¥250,000–¥450,000 per tsubo≈ ¥75,600–¥136,100 per m² |
| Hair salon or barberVaries with the number of shampoo units, water heater capacity and the waterproofed floor area. | ¥250,000–¥450,000 per tsubo≈ ¥75,600–¥136,100 per m² |
| Beauty salon (esthetics, nails, eyelashes) | ¥150,000–¥350,000 per tsubo≈ ¥45,400–¥105,900 per m² |
| Clinic, dental or therapyPower, plumbing and X-ray shielding for medical equipment are quoted separately as needed. | ¥400,000–¥700,000 per tsubo≈ ¥121,000–¥211,800 per m² |
| Retail, apparel or goods | ¥150,000–¥350,000 per tsubo≈ ¥45,400–¥105,900 per m² |
| OfficeVaries with the number of meeting and private rooms and the amount of power and LAN wiring. | ¥100,000–¥300,000 per tsubo≈ ¥30,300–¥90,800 per m² |
| Classroom, school or gym | ¥150,000–¥350,000 per tsubo≈ ¥45,400–¥105,900 per m² |
Inuki renovation (per tsubo)
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Light renovation (mainly walls, floor, lighting and signs) | ¥50,000–¥150,000 per tsubo≈ ¥15,100–¥45,400 per m² |
| Standard renovation (seating and counter carpentry, some equipment replaced) | ¥150,000–¥300,000 per tsubo≈ ¥45,400–¥90,800 per m² |
| Major renovation (layout changes, moving the kitchen or plumbing)With many relocations, the cost can approach that of building from a bare shell. | ¥250,000–¥450,000 per tsubo≈ ¥75,600–¥136,100 per m² |
Shop renovation
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Renovating seating, sales floor or waiting area (new floor, walls and lighting) | ¥80,000–¥200,000 per tsubo≈ ¥24,200–¥60,500 per m² |
| Entrance (facade) renovationQuoted based on the signs, lighting and doors. | from ¥300,000 per location |
| Counter or register area rebuild | from ¥200,000 per location |
Restoration on move-out (per tsubo)
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| OfficeVaries with partition removal and the area of floor (carpet tiles) and walls to be replaced. | ¥20,000–¥60,000 per tsubo≈ ¥6,100–¥18,200 per m² |
| Retail, salons and other shops with little plumbing | ¥30,000–¥80,000 per tsubo≈ ¥9,100–¥24,200 per m² |
| Restaurant (including removal of the kitchen and exhaust) | ¥50,000–¥150,000 per tsubo≈ ¥15,100–¥45,400 per m² |
| Back to bare shell (removing all interior and equipment)Work by the building's designated contractor (B work), if any, is charged separately. | ¥60,000–¥150,000 per tsubo≈ ¥18,200–¥45,400 per m² |
Shop design, drawings & 3D images
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Layout proposal (rough floor plan)With your construction consultation, we draw a first draft of seating and circulation (up to 2 options). | Free |
| 3D image (finished look) | from ¥30,000 per image |
| Detailed drawings (plans, elevations, ceiling and services)How this is handled when you order the construction is stated in the estimate. | ¥10,000–¥30,000 per tsubo≈ ¥3,000–¥9,100 per m² |
Signs
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Wall sign (channel letters or panel) | from ¥150,000 per face+ aerial work platform extra if needed |
| Projecting sign (illuminated) | from ¥200,000 per unit |
| Standing sign or A-board | from ¥30,000 per unit |
| Cut-vinyl lettering on glass (name, opening hours) | from ¥20,000 per face |
| New face for an existing sign (acrylic or film) | from ¥30,000 per face |
Partial work (floor, walls, ceiling, lighting)
| Item | Guide price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Wallpaper replacementStandard grade. Designer or specified fire-retardant wallpapers vary by material. | from ¥1,500 per m² |
| Floor replacement (vinyl tiles or sheet) | from ¥4,000 per m² |
| Carpet tile replacement | from ¥4,500 per m² |
| Ceiling painting or re-covering | from ¥3,000 per m² |
| Light fixture replacement (downlights, lighting rails) | from ¥8,000 per fixture+ fixtures extra |
| New partition wall (light-gauge steel and board)Varies with the height and doors. | from ¥30,000 per meter |
| Counters, shelves and storage (carpentry)Quoted individually based on dimensions and materials. | Quote on request |
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GLOSSARY
Terms you will see in Japanese estimates
- Tsubo (坪)
- A Japanese unit of floor area: 1 tsubo ≈ 3.3 m² (about 35.6 sq ft). Rents and interior costs are often quoted per tsubo.
- Genjo kaifuku (原状回復)
- Returning the premises to the condition agreed in the lease when you move out. Commercial leases often require more than residential ones.
- A, B and C work (A・B・C工事)
- How work is divided in Japanese commercial buildings. A: done and paid for by the owner. B: requested and paid for by the tenant but done by the owner's designated contractor (e.g. air conditioning, fire systems). C: done by the tenant's own contractor at the tenant's cost.
- Isshiki (一式)
- "Lump sum" — an estimate line with no quantity or unit price. It is hard to compare or reduce, so we do not use it.