Otoha House: A Spacious 1R Apartment in Okinawa's Nakijin Village
This rental apartment, Otoha House (Room 101), offers a uniquely spacious and flexible living environment in the tranquil setting of Nakijin Village, Okinawa. The property is a large 1R layout with a total private area of approximately 74.25 square meters (about 22.5 tsubo), providing ample room for free furniture arrangement to create a personalized living space. The unit is located on the first floor of a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2004.
The apartment features a separate bath and toilet, an independent washbasin area, a getabako (shoe cupboard), and a designated indoor space for a washing machine. Utilities include propane gas. For security and convenience, the building is equipped with an auto-lock system and a monitor-intercom. The property includes two free parking spaces in a parallel configuration.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 80,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen and a sanitation fee of 1,100 yen. The initial costs consist of a security deposit equivalent to one month's rent (80,000 yen), with no key money required. A renewal fee of 11,000 yen and an agency commission equal to one month's rent plus consumption tax are applicable upon contract signing. Mandatory additional costs include a rent guarantee fee (100% of monthly rent) through Ryukyu Safety and a two-year fire insurance premium of 20,000 yen. The lease term is typically two years with renewal options.
Important Agent Notes (Translated from Japanese): The property name is Otowa House (Room 101); please mention this when inquiring. There are ancillary product sales. Contracting requires mandatory enrollment with a guarantee company (in principle, a personal guarantor is not needed). Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon moving out, restoration costs will be incurred for: house cleaning, air conditioner cleaning, entrance door cylinder replacement, and tatami mat surface replacement. Please note that the move-out date for a scheduled vacancy may be subject to change or cancellation. The agency commission upon contract is one month's rent plus consumption tax. The floor plan, fixture colors, and photos may differ from the actual room.
The apartment is situated in the Tamagusuku area of Nakijin Village, a short 7-minute walk from the Yamagake bus stop. Nakijin is rich in history and natural beauty, most famously home to the Nakijin Castle Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic gusuku (castle) site offers breathtaking views and a profound connection to the Ryukyu Kingdom's past, making it a significant cultural landmark in northern Okinawa.
