Riverside Heights Nissei Apartment in Joetsu City
This apartment, unit 203 in the Riverside Heights Nissei building, offers a convenient and secure living environment in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. The property is a 2DK layout with a total floor area of 41.04 sqm (approximately 12.41 tsubo), located on the 2nd floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete building constructed in May 1995.
Key features and equipment, as detailed in the agent notes, include its excellent location approximately a 6-minute walk from the Prefectural Nursing University. Security is enhanced with an auto-lock entrance system. The building offers a bicycle parking area and is equipped with snow-melting facilities. Additional amenities include riverside views, an elevator, one free parking space, a 3-burner stove, a separate bath and toilet with a reheating function, a washlet toilet, an independent washbasin area, city gas, public water supply, a balcony, flooring in all rooms, an indoor space for a washing machine, CATV, a TV monitor intercom, and internet connectivity. The interior has been renovated and the apartment is ready for immediate occupancy.
The monthly rent is 62,000 yen. There is no key money (reikin) and no security deposit (shikikin). A monthly common area fee (kyoekihi) of 5,000 yen and a neighborhood association fee (chonaikaihi) of 800 yen apply. A fire/contents insurance fee of 13,000 yen is required every two years. The property is not pet-friendly and has restrictions on musical instruments, office use, and room sharing.
The surrounding area of Joetsu City is rich in natural beauty and history. It is part of the larger Niigata region, famous for its high-quality rice, sake, and heavy snowfall. An interesting local fact is that Joetsu is the birthplace of the renowned Buddhist monk and mountaineer, Reverend Tetsunori Nagano. For tourists, a major landmark is the historic Kasugayama Castle, the former stronghold of the legendary warlord Uesugi Kenshin, offering panoramic views and a deep dive into Japan's Sengoku period.
