Compact and Affordable Studio Apartment in the Scenic Highlands of Ehime
This listing presents a compact studio apartment located in the peaceful highland town of Kumakogen in Ehime Prefecture. The property is a one-room unit on the third floor of the 'Shin Fuegataki Building', a small five-unit apartment complex built in June 1994. With a modest private area of 10.24 sqm (approximately 3.09 tsubo), the apartment is designed for simple living. The unit features a 5.5-tatami mat Japanese-style room. Please note that the toilet, kitchen, and bath facilities are for shared use with other residents.
Translated from the agent's notes, the equipment and special conditions are as follows: The property is currently vacant and the move-in date is negotiable. The monthly rent is 12,000 yen with a common-area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. Key initial costs include a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent and a gratuity fee (礼金) also equivalent to one month's rent. Running costs are estimated at 3,300 yen per month for water and sewerage, 3,300 yen for gas, and 5,500 yen for electricity. An optional 'More Peace of Mind Support' package for emergency call-out and insurance is available for 1,815 yen per month. The building is a steel-framed reinforced concrete (SRC) structure. The lease contract period is two years with a one-month renewal fee. A rental guarantee company membership is required (a one-time initial plan cost of 40,000 yen). The property manager is not resident on-site. The transaction is a general intermediary arrangement. The floor plan should be considered as a guide, with the actual condition taking precedence.
The location offers excellent convenience for daily life, with a shopping facility (Matsuyama Seikyo Kumaten) just 167 meters away, a convenience store within 536 meters, and essential services like the post office and library nearby. For transportation, the Iyo Railway Bus 'Kumakogen' stop is about a one-minute walk away, providing access to the wider region. The area is part of the beautiful Kumakogen highlands, known for its clean air and natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that Kumakogen Town is situated on the Shikoku Karst, one of Japan's three major karst plateaus, offering stunning grassy landscapes and unique geological formations. The closest major tourist attraction is the majestic Ishizuchi Mountain, the highest peak in Western Japan and a sacred site for Shugendo mountain asceticism, located within the town's boundaries.
