Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Ohtawara, Tochigi
This rental apartment offers a compact and functional living space in the quiet residential area of Ohtawara City, Tochigi Prefecture. The property is a 21.78 sqm (approximately 6.58 tsubo) 1K layout, featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a separate kitchen area. The balcony faces south, providing good natural light. The building is an 8-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in July 1989, with the apartment located on the 3rd floor. Building amenities include an elevator and a bicycle parking area.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 25,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 3,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). However, initial move-in costs include an antibacterial treatment fee of 13,200 yen, a contract-time cleaning fee of 38,500 yen, and a key replacement fee starting from 16,500 yen. If keeping a pet, an additional deposit of two months' rent is required. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee of 22,000 yen. Small pets such as dogs and cats are allowed upon consultation, and use for office purposes is also permissible.
The apartment is equipped with a bathroom-toilet unit, an electric cooking stove, air conditioning, free-to-use optical fiber internet, an in-unit washing machine space, a monitor-equipped intercom, and propane gas water heating. A dedicated parking space is available nearby for an additional 3,000 yen per month. Special notes indicate penalty fees for early termination: two months' rent if canceled within the first year, and one month's rent if leaving after one year but before two years.
Ohtawara City is part of the northern Tochigi region, known for its natural scenery and historical sites. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Ohtawara Red Cross Hospital, a major medical center for the area. The closest major tourist attraction is the famous Nasu Shiobara area, a popular hot spring and resort destination located a short drive away, offering outdoor activities, onsens, and the scenic Nasu Highlands.
