ST Palace 306: A Convenient Apartment in Naha's Higashimachi
This rental apartment, ST Palace Unit 306, offers a comfortable and practical living space in the vibrant Higashimachi area of Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. The property is a corner unit with numerous windows, providing ample natural light. The layout is a 2DK, featuring separate bath and toilet areas, a bathtub for relaxation, and stylish tiling in both rooms. The kitchen includes a window for ventilation and a bay window ledge perfect for drying dishes. The apartment comes equipped with air conditioning and a designated indoor space for a washing machine. Utilities include propane gas.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 70,000 yen with a 2,000 yen common area fee. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Additional costs are outlined in the agent's notes: Brokerage fee: Rent + Parking fee (pre-tax); Guarantee fee: 80% (renewed every 10 years); Household insurance: 22,000 yen (2 years); Disinfection cost: 13,200 yen (tax included); Key replacement cost: 8,800 yen (tax included); Building patrol service: 880 yen (tax included)/month. The property operates on a fixed-term lease of 2 years and requires a guarantee company, with a choice of 50% or 80% of the monthly rent as a guarantee fee.
Important notes regarding viewings and move-in: The earliest possible viewing is scheduled for around May 8th (may be extended depending on the interior condition). If you wish to view after the current tenant vacates, you must provide your phone number. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis; if an application is received before a viewing, the viewing will be canceled. Move-in is anticipated for late May, but may take over a month depending on the interior condition and contractor availability. The exact move-in date will be determined after the vacated interior is inspected and may not align with the applicant's preferred date.
The location is exceptionally convenient. It is a 2-minute walk (130m) to Lawson convenience store, a 2-minute walk (170m) to Ryukyu Bank, and a 4-minute walk (250m) to the Yui Rail Asahibashi Station, making commuting easy. The Naha Bus Terminal is a 4-minute walk (300m) away, providing excellent access for those without a car. The property also features a first-floor piloted parking space (12,000 yen/month), making getting in and out of the car easy even on rainy days. A park is located right in front of the building, and access to National Route 58 is excellent via the Izumizaki intersection, a 3-minute drive away.
The Higashimachi area places residents in the heart of Naha's urban life. A short drive away is the iconic Shuri Castle, a reconstructed Gusuku (Ryukyuan castle) and UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the administrative center and royal residence of the Ryukyu Kingdom for centuries, offering a profound glimpse into Okinawa's unique history and culture.
