Charming Traditional Wooden House for Rent in Osaka's Miyakojima Ward
This rental property is a traditional Japanese wooden house located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Miyakojima Ward, Osaka City. The house offers a monthly rent of 42,000 yen with no additional management or common area fees. The initial costs are structured with a key money (reikin) of 100,000 yen and no security deposit (shikikin). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The house features a 2K layout with a total floor area of 33 square meters (approximately 9.98 tsubo). The interior comprises two Japanese-style rooms (washitsu): one 6-tatami mat room and one 3-tatami mat room. The property does not have a balcony. It is a single-story structure built in January 1965. The property underwent interior renovations in April 2024, which included replacing the flooring and tatami mats. The equipment includes a toilet, a separate bath and toilet, city gas, public water supply, and a sewer system.
Special notes from the agent indicate that the contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required, and a rental guarantee from an organization such as the National Federation of Real Estate Transaction Associations is mandatory for the lease. Credit card payment for rent is accepted. The agent also notes that the floor plan diagram should be considered secondary to the actual current condition of the property.
The property is situated in a convenient location within Osaka's Miyakojima Ward, just a 5-minute walk from the Osaka Higashi Line's Johokukoendori Station. The area is known for its local charm and accessibility. An interesting historical fact about Miyakojima is that it was once a major center for the production of *senbei* (rice crackers) in Osaka. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress surrounded by beautiful parklands, located just a short train ride away.