Modern Rental Apartment in Okinawa's Ginowan Village
This contemporary 2LDK apartment, located in the Matsuda area of Ginowan Village, Okinawa Prefecture, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space. Built in 2020, the property features a reinforced concrete (RC) structure and spans approximately 60.6 square meters across the 2nd floor of a 4-story building. The monthly rent is 68,000 JPY with a common area maintenance fee of 2,900 JPY. Key move-in costs include a key money (reikin) of 108,000 JPY and a security deposit (shikikin) of 0 months' rent. One parking space is available for 2,200 JPY per month.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of facilities and equipment: a system kitchen, propane gas, separate bath and toilet, bathroom dryer, vanity washbasin with hair washing function, heated toilet seat, bathtub, air conditioning, closet, walk-in closet, shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, internet-ready with free internet service, auto-lock security, monitor intercom, parcel delivery box, and an indoor space for a washing machine. The property is pet-friendly, allowing up to two small dogs (under 12kg) or cats.
Important agent notes and remarks detail specific conditions and fees. A referral program offers a 11,000 JPY gift card if the referred person moves into a room managed by Daito Kentaku Partners through Daito Kentaku Leasing, or a 5,000 JPY Quo card for other successful contracts. The listing photos may be of mirrored or similar room types. For individual contracts, a guarantee company is required with an initial guarantee commission of 25,000 JPY and a monthly fee of 2.5% of the total rent. Additional monthly fees include a 170 JPY charge for credit card payments and a 330 JPY 24-hour support fee. Upon contract renewal, a renewal processing fee of 22,000 JPY (including 2,000 JPY consumption tax) applies, along with a 3,300 JPY key set fee. A fixed-rate cleaning fee plan is in place, with additional charges for lost keys or damage due to intent or gross negligence. Applications are accepted by phone only to prevent trouble, and the room is secured only after screening documents and procedures are complete. Cancellations after application due to customer circumstances are discouraged.
The Matsuda area in Ginowan Village offers a residential setting in northern Okinawa. An interesting local fact is that Ginowan Village is part of the larger Yanbaru region, known for its subtropical forests and unique wildlife, including the endangered Yanbaru kuina (Okinawa rail). The area provides a quieter lifestyle while remaining accessible. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, one of the world's largest aquariums, located approximately an hour's drive north in Motobu Town.