Leopalace OHANA Urasoe Miyagi: A Fully-Furnished Apartment with Minimal Initial Costs
This rental apartment, Leopalace OHANA, is located in Miyagi 1-chome, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a 1K layout with approximately 23.5 sqm of private area, situated on the 3rd floor of a 3-storey reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2012. The monthly rent is 59,000 yen with an additional 6,500 yen in common service fees. A key feature is the minimal initial cost, as no security deposit (敷金) or agency commission is required, though a one-month gift money (礼金) of 59,000 yen is applicable. A parking space is available for an extra 6,600 yen per month.
The property comes fully furnished and equipped. The facilities include an IH cooking stove, a system kitchen, propane gas, a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath with a bath dryer and a bathtub, a heated toilet seat, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor space for a washing machine. All furniture and appliances are included. In the event of a malfunction of these provided items, free repair or replacement is available (provided there is no fault on the tenant's part).
Important additional cost details are provided in the agent's notes. Other initial costs beyond deposit and gift money include fire insurance (13,130 to 26,680 yen, renewed every 2 years), an initial guarantee entrustment fee (100% to 120% of the total rent for personal contracts), a key replacement fee of 16,500 yen (first time only), and a cleaning-upon-moving-out fee of 41,800 yen (paid at move-in). Optional services like antibacterial treatment and resident support are available. Monthly costs beyond rent include an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen and optional internet service fees ranging from 2,640 to 3,630 yen. Upon contract renewal every two years, costs include a 10,000 yen guarantee entrustment fee and a 16,500 yen renewal administrative fee.
The application process supports both personal and corporate contracts, with required documents listed. The agent highlights that online application and remote contract signing are possible. An optional internet service package includes unlimited access to U-NEXT (video and magazine streaming). As a special bonus for contracting through Ierite, tenants receive daily life support goods (daily necessities and sanitary products) equivalent to 10% of one month's rent.
The area of Urasoe City is a bustling residential suburb adjacent to Naha, the capital of Okinawa. An interesting local fact is that Urasoe was once the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom's government before it moved to Shuri. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Ryukyuan history, located just a short drive away in Naha.
