White House Nakano: A Compact and Affordable Apartment in Tsu, Mie
This listing presents a compact and budget-friendly 1K apartment located in the White House Nakano building in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate consultation regarding move-in timing. The monthly rent is set at a very accessible 12,000 JPY, with an additional 3,000 JPY monthly management fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金) required, significantly reducing initial moving costs. A one-time cleaning fee of 12,000 JPY applies.
The apartment itself is on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in April 1988. It offers a total private floor area of 17 sqm (approximately 5.14 tsubo), laid out as one room with a kitchen (1K). The living space consists of a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 3-tatami mat kitchen area. The balcony faces south, providing good natural light. The building is small-scale with only 12 units total.
Essential equipment includes a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower, a window in the bathroom, a washbasin, an electric stove, storage space, air conditioning, an indoor washing machine space, cushion flooring, lighting fixtures, a fire alarm, and propane gas for water heating. The property features free bicycle parking and paid parking is available for 3,300 JPY per month, though availability may depend on the vehicle type. Special notes indicate the property is suitable for seniors and is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood. A critical remark specifies that the listed rent is a special rate valid only for applications made by March 31st.
The location offers excellent convenience. It is a short 6-minute walk from Edobashi Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line, with Takadahonzan Station a 14-minute walk away. The area is well-served by convenience stores like Seven-Eleven and Lawson, and shopping facilities such as Basic Isshinden store are within easy reach. The property is also close to several educational institutions, including Tsu City College and Mie University.
The surrounding Tsu area, the capital of Mie Prefecture, is rich in history and culture. An interesting local fact is that Tsu is known for its traditional Tsu Festival, held every October, which features elaborate floats and is designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the iconic Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine), one of Shinto's most sacred sites, located less than an hour away by train. The serene atmosphere of the apartment's neighborhood complements the spiritual significance of this world-renowned landmark.
