*This blog article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated by AI. From the Sumu-lab Editorial Team
Hello!
Thankfully, August–September was packed with home-buying consultations, but somehow it’s been a whole month since my last post…
Counting DMs, I handled over 15 new consultations per month, plus many ongoing follow-ups—researching listings and messaging multiple times a day—so it’s been a whirlwind. My day job has finally calmed down, so if you’re considering buying or selling and need help, feel free to reach out.
Also, I recently gave a one-hour seminar on Osaka’s condo market and notable redevelopment projects.
Huge thanks to everyone who participated (and for all the questions and DMs afterward)! I’ll post a short wrap-up on the blog in October.
This time, it’s a model-room visit and price preview for Brillia Tower Kitahama（ブリリアタワー北浜）.
The building is scheduled to complete in May 2028. In Kitahama, the newest second-hand tower is “Proud Tower Kitahama（プラウドタワー北浜）” from 2020, so this will be the first new completion in about eight years.
In the same Kitahama area, Cielia Tower Kitahama（シエリアタワー北浜） will also start sales soon, targeting completion in February 2029. It’s rare to see two towers of similar scale selling concurrently in the same area.
I’m hoping head-to-head competition pushes prices down; I’ll track differences in pricing, specs, and concepts over time.
By the way, reservations for the Brillia Tower Kitahama model room weren’t a frantic “first-come” race like ultra-hot projects. It felt more like they prioritized the first and second waves based on survey answers…
In the first wave, I felt there were many doctors—maybe just my impression.
Enough small talk—let’s dive in!
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Project Overview
- Name: Brillia Tower Kitahama（ブリリアタワー北浜）
- Address: 1-9-1 Imabashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
- Scale: 31 stories
- Total units: 142 (121 for sale, 21 not offered)
- Access: Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line “Kitahama” Sta. 2 min (Exit 3) Osaka Metro Midosuji Line “Yodoyabashi” Sta. 8 min (Exit 8) Keihan Main Line “Kitahama” Sta. 3 min (Exit 28) Keihan Nakanoshima Line “Naniwabashi” Sta. 6 min (Exit 4)
- Layouts: 1LDK–3LDK
- Exclusive area: 40.06 m²–156.27 m²
- Handover: Late July 2028 (planned)
- Seller: Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.
- Management: Tokyo Tatemono Amenity Support Co., Ltd.
- Design: Architecture/MEP: IAO Takeda Architects; Structure: Kajita Construction
- Construction: Kajita Construction
- Forum: What do you think of Brillia Tower Kitahama?
Design
Tokyo Tatemono’s Brillia Tower series is fantastic!
Recent examples include Brillia Tower Dojima（ブリリアタワー堂島）、Brillia Tower Minoh Senba（ブリリアタワー箕面船場）、W TOWERS Minoh Senba（W TOWERS 箕面船場）. All of them have excellent exteriors and high-quality common areas.
In Tokyo, Brillia Tower Nogizaka（ブリリアタワー乃木坂） reportedly had around ¥20 million per tsubo pricing, yet drew fierce lotteries and seems set to raise prices in the next phase—the Brillia brand has momentum.
As for Brillia Tower Kitahama, the exterior is superb—plenty of glass wall gives it a sleek look.
Corner units have 10 consecutive fixed windows; even mid-corridor units have fixed windows. Views from the right orientations/floors will be stunning.
I’ve lived in both a corner unit with a balcony and a corner unit with fixed windows; the fixed-window corner had a far better view.
Using lots of fixed windows means smaller balconies; Brillia Tower Kitahama also has compact balconies. That’s great for view-first buyers, but a con if you often hang laundry outside or relax on the balcony.
In Osaka, many City Tower properties take a similar approach—e.g., City Tower Nishi-Umeda（シティタワー西梅田） favors window surfaces over balcony depth—different look but equally sleek.
The main entrance is at the northwest corner.
There’ll be generous plantings at the approach and a bright, two-story entrance hall with lighting.
It’s a compact tower and not on a major thoroughfare (pros/cons), so long-range visibility/landmark presence will be modest. Up close, though, you’ll feel the upscale design and ambiance.
Kids step out of this entrance and cross straight to Kahei Elementary School（開平小学校）… lovely.
Slight tangent: when I toured The Kitahama（ザ北浜） recently, dismissal time overlapped—children gave off a polished vibe.
(Riding the transparent elevators of The Kitahama to commute—jealous!)
Specifications
Brillia Tower Kitahama has four spec tiers by floor area or level:- 40 m² range: Superior (14 units)
- 60–80 m² range: Executive (102 units)
- 100 m² range: Premium (20 units)
- 130 m²+ (30F/31F): The TRAD (6 units)
Superior
- Kitchen top: Fiore-stone: ◎
- Touchless faucet: ◎
- Dishwasher: ◎
- Toilet with tank: ×
- Bath: bracket light: ×
- Vanity: engineered stone: ◯
- Floor heating: ◎
- Entrance electric lock: ◎
- Doorphone with camera: ◎
- Ceiling cassette AC (LR): ◎
Overall, fine for singles—but yes, some cost cutting shows.
Executive
- Kitchen top: Fiore-stone: ◎
- Touchless faucet: ◎
- Dishwasher: ◎
- Utility sink: ◎
- Low-profile toilet + handwash counter: ◎
- Bath: downlights: ◎
- Vanity: Fiore-stone: ◎
- Floor heating: ◎
- Entrance electric lock: ◎
- Doorphone with camera: ◎
- Ceiling cassette AC (LR): ◎
With new-build prices rising yearly, there will be first-time buyers, but many targets are move-up buyers and investors. Specs should match the price point. Even if you’re upgrading for size/location, a spec downgrade can dampen intent—developers, please keep the grade commensurate with price.
Other notes:
- Trash room on each floor
- Ceiling height: 2.6 m; 30F/31F (The TRAD) 2.8 m
- Indoor corridor
Ceiling height 2.6 m even on low floors is great. Many towers are 2.5 m; a few—Brillia Tower Dojima, GGO North（Grand Green Osaka North）, Branz Tower Osaka Umeda（ブランズタワー大阪梅田）—offer 2.7 m. Even so, 2.6 m is satisfying.
And: indoor corridors! Brillia Tower series hallways/doors are gorgeous; Kitahama’s are more elaborate than most towers—love it.
Up to the 29th floor, interiors lean white and upscale.
Behold these entry doors! Generous alcoves; the look is fabulous.
This is “oku-shon”—the billion-yen class! Paying over ¥100 million should buy something special. You can feel Brillia’s resolve not to skimp on the threshold.
From just the door and alcove, you can tell the extra effort versus peers—undeniably premium. This will wow at new-build walkthroughs and elicit an “ooh” from second-hand viewers later on.
Floors 30–31 (The TRAD) step it up further.
The TRAD tiers start from around ¥400 million even in current guides, so of course it feels lavish—yet those doors are truly beautiful.
Brillia towers (Dojima, Minoh Senba, etc.) feature lots of art and design; with Kitahama too, I feel Brillia is a step ahead of other developers in design leadership. Honestly, with condo prices climbing and developer margins healthy, I wish more would invest at the front door.
Someday I want to live behind a door like that…
Entrance Hall
A full two-story space!For this scale, dedicating the entire hall to a double-height volume is a big plus; west and south sides are all glass wall, so it should be bright.
There’s planting inside the hall, plus greenery outside beyond the glass—calm, nature-tinged vibes.
Recently, Geo Tower Osaka Juso（ジオタワー大阪十三） also added plantings in its hall/lounge; perhaps this style will spread.
19F View Lounge
Common facilities are minimal: just the entrance hall and the 19F view lounge. Given limited usage and higher management fees, that may be inevitable for a small building—but I did wish for one more space. (And despite no concierge… the management fee looks quite high.)The lounge sits at the NE corner—daytime views to Nakanoshima Park and the riverscape; at night, Umeda city lights. Fireworks for Tenjin Matsuri should be beautiful—expect a crowd on that evening.
While it’s the only facility, it’s spacious—same 83 m² as the NE-corner I-plan—so there are plenty of sofas/tables and strong usability. The stepped ceiling design is quintessential Brillia.
Location
- Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line – Kitahama: 2 min
- Keihan Main Line – Kitahama: 3 min
- Keihan Nakanoshima Line – Naniwabashi: 6 min
- Osaka Metro Midosuji Line – Yodoyabashi: 8 min
On paper the nearest is Sakaisuji Line Kitahama (2 min), but in practice you may ride Midosuji Line from Yodoyabashi more.
To Umeda, you could walk 2 min to Kitahama, transfer at Minami-Morimachi to Higashi-Umeda, or just walk to Yodoyabashi and continue—many will prefer the latter to avoid a transfer.
There’s also a planned extension of the Keihan Nakanoshima Line with Osaka IR moving forward; that could theoretically link Naniwabashi (6 min) to Yumeshima someday. Practically, from Honmachi you’d still change to the Chuo Line to reach Yumeshima faster; for Kitahama residents the Nakanoshima Line’s role will vary.
Great news if you use Yodoyabashi: Kitahama and Yodoyabashi connect via underground passages. In heavy rain/wind or extreme summer/winter heat, that’s a big comfort.
The tunnels are mostly for transit (few shops), but they significantly improve commute convenience. From the Kitahama entrance 2 minutes away, you can reach Yodoyabashi without getting wet—nice! Several office buildings in Kitahama/Yodoyabashi connect directly to the underground, so you might reach work almost entirely indoors.
For groceries, Fresco under The Kitahama is 3 min, Life 7 min, and KOHYO 10 min—easy to mix and match. Sugi Pharmacy is nearby too.
Kitahama is famous for good eats—trendier cafés and upscale spots than Tenma or Fukushima. If you dine out often, this is a fun neighborhood. Family options are fewer, but singles/DINKs will love exploring.
On X, I often see “ManCura” sipping tea on riverside terraces in Kitahama’s chic cafés or splurging on sushi—jealous…
Personally I often buy gifts at GOKAN’s Kitahama flagship. If you visit the model room, drop by GOKAN Kitahama Main Store.
Comparisons with Existing Kitahama Towers
Earlier I praised Brillia Tower Kitahama’s access (2 minutes at best); let’s compare with local resales:- The Kitahama（ザ北浜）: direct to Kitahama Station
- Kitahama Mid Tower（北浜ミッドタワー）: direct to Kitahama Station
- Proud Tower Kitahama（プラウドタワー北浜）: 1 min to Kitahama Station
That said, The Parkhouse Osaka Umeda Tower（ザ・パークハウス大阪梅田タワー） in Nakatsu sells well despite less convenience versus Nakatsu’s three direct towers—and with price hikes. I’m watching Brillia Tower Kitahama’s sell-through closely.
Ultimately, it’s all about price…
This is getting long—let’s stop here!
I’ll cover list pricing in Part 2.
Stay tuned!!
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