Cozy Top-Floor Apartment in Mitsuke, Niigata
This compact 1K apartment offers a comfortable and convenient living space in Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture. Located on the top (3rd) floor of the "Co-po Imzen" building, the unit benefits from excellent sunlight. The apartment features a separate bath and toilet, with the bathroom equipped with a heated toilet seat. The kitchen includes a 2-burner stove, and the unit is fitted with air conditioning. The property uses city gas for utilities. Indoor amenities include a laundry machine space, a changing area, and a closet. A free parking space for one car is available.
Key rental terms include a security deposit (敷金) of 45,000 yen and no key money (礼金). However, tenants are required to join a guarantor company. Additional monthly fees include a 1,000 yen common area maintenance fee (共益費) and a 200 yen neighborhood association fee. Other initial costs include a fire insurance premium of 20,000 yen, a key replacement fee of 18,700 yen, a fixed water charge of 3,000 yen, a monthly guarantee fee of 800 yen, and an agency commission of 39,600 yen. A renewal processing fee of 10,000 yen (tax excluded) is charged every two years.
The apartment is situated in a highly accessible area. It is just a 1-minute walk from the Shinmachi 1-chome bus stop and a 29-minute walk from Mitsuke Station. The neighborhood is well-serviced with convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Lawson, and supermarkets such as Genshin Mitsuke Store within easy walking distance. The area is also known for its proximity to the popular hot spring facility "Hotto Pia" and local shopping streets.
Mitsuke City is part of the wider Niigata region, famous for its high-quality rice, sake, and beautiful natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that Niigata Prefecture is often called "Snow Country" due to its heavy winter snowfall, which creates stunning landscapes and supports winter sports. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Takada Castle Site Park in nearby Joetsu City, renowned for its thousands of cherry trees and spectacular spring illumination events.
