Modern Studio Apartment in Osaka's Vibrant Kita Ward
This well-maintained studio apartment is located in the lively Kita Ward of Osaka, offering convenient urban living. The property is a 4-minute walk from Osaka Metro's Sakaisuji Line and Tanimachi Line at Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome Station, providing excellent access to the city's extensive subway network.
Translated agent notes provide essential details about the property's equipment and special features. The unit includes a toilet, a combined bath and toilet room, a shower, air conditioning, a washing machine space (indoor), an auto-lock security system, city gas, and bicycle parking. Special notes indicate the building is suitable for elderly residents, offers IT-based important explanation document correspondence, and is a condominium type. Important remarks clarify that bicycle parking, motorcycle parking, and car parking availability, pricing, and vacancy status must be inquired about directly with the building management company. The listing also notes a short-term cancellation penalty: less than one year requires two months' total rent, and less than two years requires one month's total rent. A renewal administrative fee of 16,500 yen is charged every two years.
The apartment itself is situated on the 5th floor of a 9-story reinforced concrete building constructed in September 1987. It offers a compact 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo) of private space with a balcony. The building houses 53 units and features 24-hour management. Monthly costs include a 770 yen management fee and a 440 yen settlement service usage fee. Initial move-in costs include a key exchange fee starting from 22,000 yen. Upon moving out, tenants are responsible for an air conditioner cleaning fee of 13,200 yen and a house cleaning fee of 35,200 yen. The rental contract is for a 2-year term with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 18,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory.
The surrounding area of Sakaemachi is part of Osaka's bustling Umeda and Tenma districts, known for their shopping, dining, and entertainment options. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street is recognized as Japan's longest shopping arcade, stretching approximately 2.6 kilometers. The closest major landmark is the iconic Umeda Sky Building, a spectacular twin-tower skyscraper known for its Floating Garden Observatory offering panoramic views of Osaka.
