Palace Side Villa: Modern Apartment in Historic Shuri

This 3LDK apartment in the Palace Side Villa building offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the historic Shuri district of Naha City, Okinawa. The property features a spacious layout of approximately 64.03 sqm (about 19.4 tsubo) with a mix of Japanese and Western-style rooms. It is situated on the 2nd floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 1991, ensuring a solid and durable structure.

The apartment comes equipped with city gas, a gas stove, a separate bath and toilet, free internet (WiFi), an auto-lock security system, an elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine. The rental details include a monthly rent of 90,000 JPY plus a 5,000 JPY common area fee. The initial costs consist of a security deposit equivalent to 1.0 month's rent, a key money payment also equivalent to 1.0 month's rent, and a brokerage fee of 1.1 months' rent (tax included). Other initial costs include a small-amount short-term insurance of 22,000 JPY (for 2 years), an estimated contract sum of 497,510 JPY (tax included), a 'Sumaile Support' fee of 2,200 JPY, a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 JPY, and an initial fee for the guarantee company (Zenhoren) of 52,870 JPY with a monthly fee of 1,200 JPY thereafter. The standard lease contract is for 2 years, and joining a guarantee company is mandatory. A parking space is available for an additional 7,000 JPY per month.

The location is highly accessible, just a 6-minute walk from Gibo Station and a 1-minute walk from the Tozura bus stop. The area is steeped in history as the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. A major landmark nearby is the magnificent Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Okinawan culture, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from the property. The surrounding Shuri area is known for its charming traditional streetscapes and historic atmosphere.