Press Release
CBRE Supports JR Kyushu's Acquisition and Development Plan for a Logistics Site in Sonezaki-machi, Tosu City
November 12, 2025
TOKYO, November 12, 2025 - CBRE K.K. (Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & COO: Takashi Tsuji) is pleased to announce its full support in the rental logistics facility development project in Sonezaki-machi, Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, announced by Kyushu Railway Company (Headquarted in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and Executive Officer: Yoji Furumiya, hereinafter "JR Kyushu") on November 12.
CBRE's Fukuoka Office, in collaboration with Turner & Townsend K.K. (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hisanao Kajiura), a CBRE group company, conducted detailed market research and analysis regarding the development site. Based on these findings, CBRE formulated a basic plan and proposed a development strategy to maximize real estate value. Subsequently, CBRE assisted in the acquisition of the development site with building conditions in Sonezaki-machi, Tosu City.
The site is located approximately 2 km from the Kyushu Expressway's "Tosu Interchange" and approximately 1.5 km from the "Ogori-Tosu Minami Smart Interchange". It faces National Route 3, a major arterial road. Via the "Tosu Junction", it allows for transportation throughout the Kyushu region. This area is an agglomeration of logistics facilities where there is expected demand for a wide-area logistics hub. The logistics facility is scheduled for completion in January 2027.
This marks the sixth logistics development project and related transaction that CBRE has supported for JR Kyushu. CBRE aims to contribute to the development and revitalization of local communities by promoting development projects through the creation of attractive and strategic real estate transaction opportunities.
Project Overview
「LOGI STATION TosuI」Project
For general project inquiries:
Hironobu Ohno
Senior Director, Head of Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-90-2159-3030
Kenchi Ito
Associate Director, Industrial & Logistics, Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-90-5583-2243
Naoya Tameyasu
Associate Director, Industrial & Logistics, Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-90-7000-8448
For project management inquiries:
Hiroyuki Iwatani
Project Director, Turner & Townsend K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-70-1528-4652
For transaction inquiries:
Michitaka Kimoto
Director, Investment Property, Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-80-1273-2045
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About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, digital infrastructure services); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at http://www.cbre.com/.
About Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 employees across more than 60 countries, providing consultancy services in the construction sector. The company partners with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver large-scale programs and projects, specializing in cost and commercial management, net-zero strategies, and digital solutions across global markets. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.
CBRE's Fukuoka Office, in collaboration with Turner & Townsend K.K. (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hisanao Kajiura), a CBRE group company, conducted detailed market research and analysis regarding the development site. Based on these findings, CBRE formulated a basic plan and proposed a development strategy to maximize real estate value. Subsequently, CBRE assisted in the acquisition of the development site with building conditions in Sonezaki-machi, Tosu City.
The site is located approximately 2 km from the Kyushu Expressway's "Tosu Interchange" and approximately 1.5 km from the "Ogori-Tosu Minami Smart Interchange". It faces National Route 3, a major arterial road. Via the "Tosu Junction", it allows for transportation throughout the Kyushu region. This area is an agglomeration of logistics facilities where there is expected demand for a wide-area logistics hub. The logistics facility is scheduled for completion in January 2027.
This marks the sixth logistics development project and related transaction that CBRE has supported for JR Kyushu. CBRE aims to contribute to the development and revitalization of local communities by promoting development projects through the creation of attractive and strategic real estate transaction opportunities.
Project Overview
「LOGI STATION TosuI」Project
Client Name
JR Kyushu
Location
1070 Sonezaki-machi, Tosu City, Saga Prefecture
Access
Approximately 2 km from Tosu Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway
Approximately 1.5 km from Ogori-Tosu Minami Smart Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway
Approximately 1.5 km from Ogori-Tosu Minami Smart Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway
Facility
Rental room temperature logistics warehouse
Site Area
Approximately 15,733 m² (approx. 4,759 tsubo)
Total Floor Area
Approximately 16,253 m² (approx. 4,916 tsubo)
Structure/Scale
Steel frame, 2 stories above ground
Planned Completion
January 2027
CBRE's Role* (*including planned services)
Land acquisition (sales brokerage)/ Project management (basic plan formulation, overall project management, etc.)/Leasing management (leasing brokerage)
For general project inquiries:
Hironobu Ohno
Senior Director, Head of Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-90-2159-3030
Kenchi Ito
Associate Director, Industrial & Logistics, Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-90-5583-2243
Naoya Tameyasu
Associate Director, Industrial & Logistics, Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-90-7000-8448
For project management inquiries:
Hiroyuki Iwatani
Project Director, Turner & Townsend K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-70-1528-4652
For transaction inquiries:
Michitaka Kimoto
Director, Investment Property, Fukuoka Office, CBRE K.K.
[email protected]
Phone: +81-80-1273-2045
Download PDF
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, digital infrastructure services); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at http://www.cbre.com/.
About Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 employees across more than 60 countries, providing consultancy services in the construction sector. The company partners with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver large-scale programs and projects, specializing in cost and commercial management, net-zero strategies, and digital solutions across global markets. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.