Spacious 3DK Apartment in Haebaru, Okinawa
This apartment, located on the second floor of the three-story Onaga Apartment A Building, offers a comfortable and practical living space in the Kanzaki area of Haebaru Town, Okinawa. The property features a 3DK layout with a Japanese-style room measuring 6.0 tatami mats, another 6.0-mat room, and a Western-style room of 4.5 mats, centered around a 6.0-mat dining kitchen (DK). The total private floor area is approximately 56.2 square meters (about 17 tsubo), providing ample room.
The apartment comes equipped with several key facilities. It uses propane gas and includes a bathtub and a separate bath and toilet, which is a highly desirable feature for convenience. A getabako (shoe cupboard) is also provided for storage. The building itself is a reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in 1984.
There are several important notes regarding additional costs and services. A monthly "Peace of Mind Support" fee of 1,650 yen is required. There is an optional water purifier lease for 1,500 yen per month. Other one-time or periodic costs include a small-amount short-term insurance premium of 20,000 yen, renewed every two years; a security deposit equivalent to 80% or more of the monthly rent; an antibacterial treatment fee of 11,000 yen; and an optional simple fire extinguisher for 6,600 yen. It is specifically noted that single persons aged 65 or older are required to join the "Mimamori Support" (watch-over support) service at a monthly cost of 1,650 yen (tax included).
The location offers good access, with Shuri Station approximately 37 minutes away and the Kanzaki bus stop a 7-minute walk. The apartment includes one free parking space, with a second space not available. The surrounding area of Haebaru Town provides a more residential feel compared to the bustle of nearby Naha. An interesting local fact is that Haebaru was historically a center for Ryukyuan indigo dyeing, known as "Haebaru-jofu." The closest major tourist attraction is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shuri Castle, the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located a short drive away in Naha City.