Compact and Convenient Apartment in Kishiwada, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and well-equipped living space. The property is a one-room unit on the third floor of a reinforced concrete (RC) apartment building constructed in August 1988. The unit features a Western-style room of 6 tatami mats and includes a loft, providing extra space. The balcony faces south, ensuring good sunlight and ventilation.
The property comes with a comprehensive set of equipment and features. These include a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, an IH cooking heater, a built-in dish rack, storage space, air conditioning, CATV, CATV internet (with free internet usage fee), an indoor washing machine space, cushion flooring, lighting fixtures, a refrigerator, a monitor-equipped intercom, a dimple key, a security camera, city gas, public water supply, sewerage, city gas water heating, a garbage disposal area within the premises, and a free bicycle parking area. There is no motorcycle parking. A parking space is available for an additional 7,000 yen per month.
Special notes highlight the quiet residential neighborhood, flat land, good sunlight and ventilation, and tile exterior. The management is open to consultation for elderly residents, foreign households, and low-income earners (including those receiving public assistance). Important conditions include: pets are negotiable (small dogs and cats allowed), limited to single occupants, no musical instruments, no two-person occupancy, no room sharing, no DIY, no customization, a guarantor is required, office use is not permitted, SOHO use is allowed, and company housing is acceptable. The property requires the purchase of insurance (18,000 yen for 2 years, Flex Small Amount Short-Term Insurance) and enrollment in a rental guarantee scheme (Japan Safety Co., Ltd., initial guarantee fee 20,000 yen minimum, with an annual renewal fee of 10,000 yen). Other move-in costs include a key exchange fee from 19,800 yen and a disinfection/insecticide fee of 16,500 yen. There is no key money, no security deposit, no renewal fee, and no cleaning fee.
The area of Kishiwada is known for its vibrant Danjiri Festival, a thrilling annual event featuring elaborately decorated wooden floats pulled through the streets at high speeds. The apartment is conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from Izumiomiya Station on the Nankai Main Line, providing easy access to central Osaka. A major nearby landmark is the historic Kishiwada Castle, a beautifully reconstructed fortress also known as "Chikiri Castle," featuring a unique, multi-layered stone wall and offering panoramic views from its keep.
