Spacious 3K Apartment in Masuda, Shimane Prefecture
This rental apartment, located in the Showa-cho district of Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, offers a comfortable and affordable living space. The property is a second-floor unit in a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in October 1980. It features a generous 60 sqm (approximately 18.15 tsubo) of wall-core measured floor area arranged in a 3K layout. The interior comprises three Japanese-style rooms of 4.5, 6, and 8 tatami mats respectively, along with a 2-tatami mat kitchen area.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, propane gas, city water supply, and a septic tank. Special notes from the agent specify that this listing is for the second-floor unit only and is available for female tenants exclusively. A fee of 33,000 yen is required at the time of contract signing. The monthly rent is a very reasonable 25,000 yen with no monthly management fees. The initial costs include a security deposit (敷金) of 4 months' rent (100,000 yen), which is subject to a final settlement for actual expenses, and no key money (礼金). One parking space is available free of charge. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee, and tenant liability insurance is required, estimated at 15,000 yen for two years (subject to change based on the tenant and conditions).
The area of Masuda is rich in natural beauty and history, situated along the Sea of Japan coast. An interesting fact is that Masuda is the birthplace of the famous Japanese philosopher and founder of the Mito school, Kumazawa Banzan. The city offers a relaxed pace of life with easy access to coastal scenery. The closest major landmark is the stunning Kakinomoto Shrine, a historic Shinto site known for its beautiful grounds and cultural significance, located a short distance from the city center.
