Leopalace Akamichi: A Modern, Fully-Furnished Apartment in Uruma, Okinawa
This Leopalace Akamichi apartment offers a convenient and comfortable living solution in the city of Uruma, Okinawa. The property is a 1K layout with approximately 23.18 square meters of private space, located on the second floor of a two-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2005. The unit comes fully furnished and equipped, making it move-in ready.
The apartment's equipment and facilities include an IH cooking stove, a separate bath and toilet, a bathroom dryer, a bathtub, air conditioning, a shoe cupboard, internet connectivity, a parcel delivery box, an indoor space for a washing machine, and furniture and appliances included.
Critical financial details from the agent's notes are provided for transparency. The estimated initial costs are broken down. For the first two months, total rent-related fees are 122,408 JPY, comprising: monthly rent of 100,000 JPY, a common area fee of 13,000 JPY, a parking fee of 0 JPY, an environmental maintenance fee of 1,100 JPY, an internet usage fee of 7,260 JPY, and an administrative handling fee of 1,048 JPY. Note that pro-rating applies if the contract starts mid-month. The one-time move-in costs total 168,980 JPY, which includes: key money of 50,000 JPY, a security deposit of 0 JPY, an end-of-tenancy cleaning fee of 41,800 JPY, a contract-time guarantee commission of 60,680 JPY, and a lock replacement fee of 16,500 JPY.
The neighborhood is highly convenient. Key amenities within walking distance include the San-A Gushikawa Main City supermarket (a 3-minute walk, about 180m), the Co-op Misato store (a 13-minute walk, about 900m), the Kanehide Zip Mart Mihara store (a 12-minute walk, about 800m), and a Lawson convenience store (a 2-minute walk, about 110m).
The area of Uruma, formed from the merger of several towns, is known for its beautiful coastlines and bridges connecting the islands of Okinawa's mid-eastern coast. An interesting local fact is that Uruma is home to the Ikei and Miyagi islands, accessible via picturesque causeways, offering stunning ocean views and quiet beaches. The closest major tourist attraction is the Katsuren Castle Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site located a short drive away, which offers panoramic views and a deep dive into Ryukyuan history.
