Leopalace Miyarabi Unit 109: A Modern Apartment in Yaese, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Leopalace Miyarabi Unit 109, offers a compact and modern living space in the town of Yaese, Okinawa Prefecture. The unit is a 1K layout with a private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo), providing a functional studio-style environment. The building itself is a two-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in October 2010, ensuring durability and modern construction standards.
The property comes with a range of facilities and conditions. The kitchen is equipped with a water heater and an IH cooktop. The bathroom and toilet are separate, and the unit features a bathtub and a bidet toilet seat. Security features include an intercom with a TV monitor. A key indoor facility is a designated space for an indoor washing machine. The apartment is also equipped for internet connectivity and includes a shoe box for storage. Parking is available for one vehicle at an additional monthly cost, and bicycle parking is provided. Notable conditions include that a guarantor is not required, and foreign residents are permitted to live here. Pets, however, are not allowed.
Critical financial details are provided in the agent's notes. The estimated initial moving-in costs total 345,650 yen for two months' worth of payments (pro-rated if the contract starts mid-month). This breakdown includes: a security deposit (敷金) of 0 yen, key money (礼金) of 55,000 yen, two months' rent totaling 110,000 yen, two months' common area fee (共益費) of 13,000 yen, an environmental maintenance fee of 1,100 yen, two months' parking fee of 9,900 yen, an internet usage fee of 7,260 yen, a lock replacement fee of 16,500 yen, an antibacterial treatment fee of 23,760 yen, a guarantee commission fee of 70,630 yen, and a move-out cleaning fee of 38,500 yen. The ongoing monthly payment totals 71,154 yen, comprising: rent of 55,000 yen, common area fee of 6,500 yen, environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen, parking fee of 4,950 yen, internet usage fee of 3,630 yen, and an administrative handling fee of 524 yen. The contract term is two years with renewal, and a renewal fee of 16,500 yen applies.
The location in Yaese's Yagibaru area is convenient for daily needs. Within a short 4-5 minute walk (approximately 290-350 meters), residents have access to Max Value Yaese supermarket, Town Plaza Kanehide Kochinda Market, a business-use food supermarket, and a FamilyMart convenience store. The local school district includes Kochinda Elementary School (about a 16-minute walk or 1100m away) and Kochinda Junior High School (about a 17-minute walk or 1200m away). For broader transportation, the Yaei Yagibaru Danchi Iriguchi bus stop is about a 4-minute walk away, though access to the monorail's Tsubogawa Station requires a much longer journey of approximately 110 minutes on foot.
Yaese Town in southern Okinawa offers a more relaxed pace of life while remaining within reach of the island's urban centers. An interesting local fact is that the area is known for its deep historical roots, including the revered Chinen Castle ruins, a designated national historic site. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within a reasonable driving distance of the famous Okinawa World (Gyokusendo Cave), a popular cultural theme park featuring one of Japan's largest limestone caves, traditional Ryukyuan village exhibits, and habu snake shows.
