Palace Kaneko 202: Convenient Apartment in Kashiwazaki, Niigata
This apartment, located at 17-8 Tanaka, Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, offers a practical and affordable living solution. The property is a 34 sqm (approximately 10.28 tsubo) 1R layout unit on the second floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in February 1998 (28 years old). The monthly rent is 35,000 yen with no monthly management or common area fees. The initial costs include a security deposit of one month's rent (35,000 yen) and no key money. Additional move-in costs include a two-year fire insurance premium of 20,000 yen, a guarantee company fee of 28,435 yen, and an agency commission of 38,500 yen.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment features several key facilities and conditions. The unit is on the top floor with no units above, offering added privacy. It is a corner residence, which typically allows for more natural light. The bathroom and toilet are combined. The apartment is equipped with air conditioning and uses city gas. All rooms have flooring, and there is an indoor space for a washing machine. It includes a closet (oshiire) and lighting in each room. The property is ready for immediate occupancy, requires no key money, but does require the tenant to join a guarantee company. Parking is available with no key money or deposit required for its use.
The location is notably convenient, with a supermarket nearby for easy daily shopping. It is within a 15-minute walk from the JR Shin'etsu Line's Kashiwazaki Station and a 5-minute walk from the Godochosha Iriguchi bus stop. The area is served by the Bibashima Elementary School and Kagamigaoka Junior High School. Please note that pets and musical instruments are not permitted in this building.
Kashiwazaki City in Niigata Prefecture is a coastal city on the Sea of Japan, known for its rich marine products and traditional festivals like the Kashiwazaki Festival. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, one of the largest nuclear power stations in the world by net electrical power rating. For visitors, a major nearby tourist attraction is Sado Island, accessible via ferry from Niigata City, which is famous for its history, gold mines, and the annual Earth Celebration music festival.
