Emigrand Kochiya: A Convenient 2DK Apartment in Okinawa's Ginowan Village
This rental apartment, located in the Matsuda area of Ginowan Village, Okinawa, offers a comfortable and practical living space. The property features a 2DK layout with approximately 48.5 square meters of floor space, providing two separate Western-style rooms and a dining-kitchen area. It is situated on the first floor of a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2005. The apartment's key selling points include two dedicated parking spaces and a highly convenient location just a 2-minute walk from the Gata bus stop, offering easy access to Nago City and expressways.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with propane gas, a separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, and an indoor space for a washing machine. Important rental conditions are detailed in the remarks. A departure within less than one year of moving in will be treated as a breach of contract, resulting in the forfeiture of the security deposit (敷金). Tenants should also be aware of additional monthly fees, including an environmental maintenance fee of 2,200 yen and a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 yen. The property utilizes a guarantee company, Orico Forent Insure Inc., with a fee equivalent to 50% of the total monthly rent (renewing at 20% annually).
The Ginowan Village area on Okinawa's main island offers a more relaxed pace of life while remaining well-connected. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Camp Hansen, a US Marine Corps base, is named after Medal of Honor recipient Private First Class Dale M. Hansen. For recreation and tourism, residents are within a reasonable driving distance of the stunning Manzamo cliff formation, a famous scenic spot on Okinawa's west coast known for its elephant trunk-shaped rock and panoramic ocean views.