Leopalace Ryu 101: A Modern Apartment in Haebaru, Okinawa
This property is a well-equipped 1K apartment located in the Leopalace Ryu building in the Kaneshiro area of Haebaru Town, Okinawa. The apartment comes fully furnished with appliances and furniture, making it a convenient move-in-ready option. The building itself is a two-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 2009, offering durability and modern construction.
Key features of the unit include a separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, a bidet toilet seat, an IH cooktop, a dryer, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. Security is provided by an intercom with a TV monitor. The apartment has a private floor area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo) and is located on the first floor of the two-story building. The layout is a 1K, suitable for a single occupant or a couple.
The rental details are clearly outlined. The monthly rent is 62,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 6,500 yen and an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen. Internet usage is an additional 3,630 yen per month, and there is a small administrative fee of 524 yen, bringing the total monthly payment to 73,204 yen. A key money (reikin) deposit of 62,000 yen is required, but there is no security deposit (shikikin). The initial move-in costs are estimated at 362,100 yen, which covers two months' worth of key money, rent, fees, and one-time charges such as key replacement, antibacterial treatment, a guarantee agency fee, and end-of-contract cleaning. The contract period is two years with renewal, and a renewal fee of 16,500 yen applies. A guarantor is not required, and foreign residents are welcome.
The location offers practical daily conveniences. Within a short walk, you can find Town Plaza Kanehide Haebaru Market (approx. 11 min/850m), FamilyMart Ichinichibashi store (approx. 12 min/900m), Fresh Plaza Union Tsukayama store (approx. 26 min/1900m), and the larger AEON Tsukazan City shopping mall (approx. 35 min/2500m). The nearest bus stop, Kaneshiro Crossroads, is about an 8-minute walk away.
Haebaru Town is a residential community in southern Okinawa, known for its quieter atmosphere compared to the bustling capital of Naha. An interesting local fact is that Haebaru was historically a center for Ryukyuan lacquerware production. For a major tourist attraction, the famous Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is located in nearby Naha City, offering a deep dive into Okinawa's unique history and culture.
