West Heights: A Bright and Quiet Apartment in Joetsu
This apartment, named West Heights, is located in a quiet residential area of Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. The property benefits from excellent sunlight and a south-facing orientation. The facilities include a separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, and city gas. A special note from the agent states that if a parking space is not required, the monthly rent is 35,000 yen.
The apartment itself is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 19.83 sqm (approximately 6 tsubo). It is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in December 1988, making it 37 years old. The monthly rent is 27,000 yen, with a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent. There is no key money (礼金) or monthly management/common area fees. Parking is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month.
The area of Joetsu is historically significant, formed from the merger of the old castle town of Takada and the port city of Naoetsu. A key landmark in the region is the stunning Takada Castle Site Park, famous for its thousands of cherry trees and the beautiful reflection of the three-story keep in the castle moat during spring.
