Leopalace Miyashiro Unit 408: A Furnished Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Leopalace Miyashiro Unit 408, is located in the Kobaru area of Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a 4th-floor unit in a 4-story reinforced concrete building constructed in January 2004. The layout is a 1K (one room plus kitchen) with a private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo).
The apartment comes fully furnished and equipped, including air conditioning, heating, a washing machine, a dryer, a refrigerator, and a television. The kitchen features an IH cooktop and a water heater. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with a unit bath that includes a bathtub. A key facility noted is an indoor space for placing a washing machine. The building is equipped with a delivery box and uses propane gas.
Transportation access is convenient, with Tsubogawa Monorail Station approximately a 14-minute walk away and the Kobaru bus stop about a 5-minute walk from the property. Nearby schools include Yogi Elementary School and Kogura Junior High School. Please note that parking is not available for this unit as the lot is currently full.
The agent has provided detailed notes on fees and conditions. The estimated monthly total rent is 64,574 yen, comprised of base rent (57,000 yen), common area maintenance fee (6,500 yen), environmental maintenance fee (550 yen), and an administrative handling fee (524 yen). Key money (reikin) is required at one month's rent (57,000 yen), while the security deposit (shikikin) is listed as none. The estimated initial move-in cost is approximately 281,330 yen, which includes key money, a key exchange/Smartlock fee (16,500 yen), two-year fire insurance (19,890 yen), an initial guarantee commission (64,050 yen), a contract-time cleaning fee (41,800 yen), and an antibacterial treatment fee (18,040 yen). A renewal fee of 10,000 yen is required annually, with an additional update fee of 15,000 yen (tax excluded) every two years. A short-term cancellation penalty applies; canceling within the first year incurs a penalty of one month's rent. Internet service requires a separate contract for a basic plan costing 3,630 yen (tax included) per month. The agent notes that the photos shown may be from other units in the building and actual specifications may differ.
The managing agency, Y・K Housing, offers additional services. They are open on weekends and holidays and strive to provide comprehensive information, especially for those new to life in Okinawa. As a closing bonus, they present a lucky "Pachira" houseplant to successful applicants, believed to enhance fortune in money, work, and love. Furthermore, the company has an affiliated administrative scrivener office and offers partial free assistance with cumbersome administrative procedures like changing one's residence certificate for interested clients.
