Renovated 1K Apartment with Loft Storage in Otsu, Shiga
This charming 1K apartment, located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, offers a comfortable and modern living space following a comprehensive renovation completed in May 2022. The property features a total floor area of 22.5 sqm (approximately 6.8 tsubo) and is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in May 1995. A key highlight is the generous loft storage space measuring 5.8 sqm, providing ample room for belongings.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with an IH cooking heater, air conditioning, lighting fixtures, and city gas. The unit is a corner room with windows on two sides, ensuring excellent natural light and ventilation. The kitchen and toilet were replaced during the 2022 renovation, and the bathroom is a three-point unit bath. The property also includes a balcony facing west.
Additional features include a dedicated bicycle parking area. The rental terms involve a fixed-term building lease agreement of two years, which is renewable. For pet owners, keeping a pet is negotiable with an additional monthly fee of 2,000 yen (including tax). A parking space is available for 5,500 yen per month, with a separate contract handling fee of 5,500 yen (including tax) required. The lessor requires tenants to join a rental guarantee program (Zenhoren) with an initial commission of 50% of the monthly rent (minimum 20,000 yen) and an annual continuation fee of 13,000 yen. Fire insurance is also mandatory, costing approximately 18,000 yen for two years.
The apartment is located in the quiet residential area of Jinryo 2-chome. Otsu City is the capital of Shiga Prefecture and sits on the southern shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. The area is rich in history and natural beauty. A major nearby landmark is the stunning Lake Biwa itself, a premier tourist destination offering boating, cycling along its shores, and visiting historic sites like the Otsu Castle ruins. The property is approximately a 20-minute walk from Karahashimae Station on the Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line and a 28-minute walk from Seta Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line.
