Maison Seaside: A Modern Apartment in Okinawa's Yonabaru Town
This property is a modern 2LDK apartment located in the Itarashiki district of Yonabaru Town, Okinawa Prefecture. The apartment, unit 202 in the Maison Seaside building, offers approximately 50.58 square meters of living space spread across the second floor of a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in 2015. The layout includes two Western-style rooms (6.0 and 5.4 tatami mats) and a combined living, dining, and kitchen area (10.5 tatami mats). The property is available for rent with a move-in date expected around early June 2026, following the current tenant's scheduled departure on April 17th.
The apartment is well-equipped with modern amenities. The facilities include a gas stove with two or more burners, a system kitchen with a counter, and propane gas. The bathroom and toilet are separate, featuring a unit bath with a bath dryer, a combined shampoo washbasin and vanity, a warm-water washing toilet seat, a bathtub, and an independent washbasin. The unit is air-conditioned and comes with a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS/CS satellite reception, internet connectivity (free), a monitor-equipped intercom, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine.
Special notes from the agent highlight several key advantages for prospective tenants. First, a joint guarantor is not required. Second, the entire process from viewing to contract can be completed online without a visit to the agency. Third, both monthly and initial costs can be paid by credit card, allowing tenants to accumulate points. Fourth, contracts are available for individuals, corporations, and corporate housing agencies. Fifth, a 24-hour support system provides peace of mind after moving in. Sixth, there is no short-term cancellation penalty. One parking space is available for a monthly fee of 3,300 yen for a standard passenger car, though availability is not guaranteed. Pet ownership is not permitted.
The initial cost breakdown is detailed. The first month's payment totals 75,760 yen, comprising rent (67,000 yen), parking (3,300 yen), common area fee (3,500 yen), 24-hour support fee (330 yen), and monthly guarantee commission (1,630 yen). Move-in costs total 360,130 yen, including key money (127,000 yen), a security deposit of 0 yen, cleaning fee (70,000 yen), agency commission (73,700 yen), parking contract fee (3,300 yen), contract guarantee fee (22,000 yen), fire equipment fee (21,780 yen), antibacterial treatment fee (24,200 yen), disaster prevention set fee (14,850 yen), and key set fee (3,300 yen). The combined initial cost is approximately 435,890 yen plus pro-rated rent. A separate fire insurance fee of around 9,100 yen per year also applies.
The area of Yonabaru Town offers a blend of suburban convenience and access to Okinawa's rich culture. An interesting local fact is that Yonabaru was historically a center for the production of 'Yonabaru-zaiku,' a type of Ryukyuan lacquerware. The closest major landmark is the iconic Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located approximately a 20-minute drive away in Naha.
