Spacious 3LDK Apartment in Naha's Shikina Area with No Key Money or Deposit
This well-appointed apartment, Unit 303 in the Cope Takatsuki building, offers a practical and comfortable living space in the sought-after Shikina district of Naha City, Okinawa. The property features a versatile 3LDK layout with a combined Japanese-Western style, comprising one Western-style room (4.5 tatami mats) and two Japanese-style rooms (each 6 tatami mats), providing ample space for families. The total private area is 39.69 square meters (approximately 12.01 tsubo). The bathroom and toilet are separately located for convenience. The building itself is a sturdy 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in January 1996.
Critical agent notes have been translated for clarity. The equipment includes propane gas. Important remarks on fees detail several monthly and one-time costs: a "Home Support" fee of 1,980 yen per month, a "Sanitation" fee of 1,100 yen per month, and a "Storage Agency" fee of 330 yen per month. Cleaning fees and lock replacement costs are settled upon moving out. The brokerage commission is 1.1 months' worth of rent plus parking fee and tax. The agent's remarks state: "☆☆☆☆ Real Estate Station Okinawa Co., Ltd. ☆☆☆☆ We will search for your desired room together! Please feel free to contact us! 'Main Store' TEL 098 (988) 1180: FAX 098 (988) 1181 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ★ Cope Takatsuki".
The monthly rent is 61,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 1,000 yen. Notably, there is no deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). One parking space is available for 3,000 yen per month, with the possibility of a second space for the same rate. The property is within a 5-minute walk to Maji Elementary School and about a 4-minute walk to the Naha City Taiikukan-mae bus stop. Internet is provided free of charge.
The Shikina area is a residential neighborhood known for its tranquility while remaining close to the heart of Naha. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to the historic Shikinaen Garden, a former royal garden of the Ryukyu Kingdom and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautifully landscaped garden, with its traditional Ryukyuan architecture and peaceful ponds, offers a serene escape just a short distance from the property.
