Apartment in Hamada, Shimane with Quiet Residential Setting
This apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Misumi-cho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space. The unit is on the first floor of a three-story steel-framed building constructed in March 2000. It features a 1K layout with a Western-style room of 8 tatami mats and a south-facing balcony. The total private floor area is 26 square meters (approximately 7.86 tsubo).
The property comes equipped with a separate bath and toilet, shower, vanity, independent kitchen, electric stove, closet, shoe box, air conditioning, internet connectivity, washing machine space, flooring, lighting in all rooms, propane gas, water supply, sewage system, propane gas water heating, and a garbage disposal area within the premises. Special notes indicate the apartment is in a quiet residential neighborhood with no building directly in front. Remarks mention that there are rooms scheduled for vacancy at the end of November, December, and January, and inquiries regarding move-in timing are welcome. Please note that the room photos are from a different unit but the content is similar.
The monthly rent is 29,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 1,000 yen. A security deposit of two months' rent (58,000 yen) is required, with a refund after deducting actual costs. There is no key money. A parking space is available for 2,000 yen per month. Other costs include a key replacement fee starting from 6,600 yen and mandatory insurance of approximately 20,000 yen for two years. The lease term is two years with no renewal fee. Conditions include no pets, no musical instruments, no DIY modifications, and a guarantor is required.
The area of Misumi-cho in Hamada is known for its peaceful, community-focused atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that Hamada City is part of the Iwami region, an area recognized by UNESCO for its traditional 'Iwami Kagura' dance, a vibrant and dynamic form of ritual performance art. The closest major landmark is the scenic Hagi Castle Town, a well-preserved samurai district and a popular tourist destination located across the prefectural border in Yamaguchi, offering a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.
