Leopalace Ryu 201: A Modern Apartment in Haebaru, Okinawa
This property is a well-equipped 1K apartment located on the second floor of the two-story Leopalace Ryu building in the Kaneshiro area of Haebaru Town, Okinawa Prefecture. The apartment features a Western-style layout with a total private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo). The building itself is a sturdy reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 2009, offering durability and modern construction standards.
As per the agent's notes, the apartment comes fully furnished and includes appliances. A key facility is the indoor washing machine space. The property is also equipped with an intercom and a TV monitor intercom for security. Internet connectivity is available and included in the monthly fees. Other features include a separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, a warm-water washing toilet seat, an IH cooking hob, and a shoe box for storage. The apartment is pet-free but welcomes foreign residents and does not require a guarantor.
The detailed financial breakdown is provided. The estimated initial cost totals 374,100 yen, covering two months. This includes a security deposit of 0 yen, key money of 65,000 yen, two months' rent totaling 130,000 yen, two months' common area fee of 13,000 yen, environmental maintenance fee of 1,100 yen, parking fee of 0 yen, internet usage fee of 7,260 yen, key exchange fee of 16,500 yen, antibacterial treatment of 23,760 yen, guarantee commission of 75,680 yen, and end-of-contract cleaning fee of 41,800 yen. The monthly payment totals 76,204 yen, comprising rent of 65,000 yen, common area fee of 6,500 yen, environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen, parking fee of 0 yen, internet usage fee of 3,630 yen, and administrative fee of 524 yen. The contract period is two years with renewal, and a renewal fee of 16,500 yen applies. A guarantee company is required upon contract.
The location offers convenient access to daily amenities. Within a short walk, you can find Town Plaza Kanehide Haebaru Market (approx. 11 min/850m), FamilyMart Ichinichibashi Store (approx. 12 min/900m), Fresh Plaza Union Tsukayama Store (approx. 26 min/1900m), and AEON Tsukazan City (approx. 35 min/2500m). The property falls within the Haebaru Elementary School (approx. 15 min/1100m) and Haebaru Junior High School (approx. 18 min/1300m) districts. For transportation, the Kaneshiro Crossroads bus stop is about an 8-minute walk away, while the Shuri Monorail Station is approximately a 46-minute walk.
Haebaru Town is a central Okinawan community with a rich history in Ryukyuan textiles. An interesting local fact is that the town was historically a major center for the production of 'bingata', a traditional Okinawan resist-dyed fabric known for its vibrant colors and patterns. For a major tourist attraction, the famous Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is located in the neighboring city of Naha, offering a profound cultural experience just a short drive away.
