Leopalres Tomimori Nakagusuku Misaki: A Fully-Furnished Apartment in Okinawa
This fully-furnished 1K apartment in Misaki, Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa, offers a convenient and cost-effective start to your new life. The property features a monthly rent of 49,000 yen plus a 6,500 yen common service fee, with a remarkably low initial cost as no security deposit (敷金) or agency commission is required. A key money (礼金) equivalent to one month's rent is applicable. The apartment is located on the second floor of a two-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2005, with a private floor area of approximately 23.18 square meters.
The apartment comes fully equipped with furniture and appliances, significantly reducing the hassle of moving. The included facilities are: IH cooking stove, system kitchen, propane gas, separate bath and toilet, unit bath, bathroom dryer, bathtub, air conditioning, closet, shoe cupboard, internet-ready, parcel delivery box, indoor washing machine space, and furnished with furniture and appliances. The property is also noted for its separate wet areas and carpeted flooring on the second floor.
Important notes on initial and monthly costs are detailed. Beyond the key money, other initial costs include fire insurance (13,130 to 26,680 yen for two years), an initial guarantee commission fee (100% to 120% of total rent for personal contracts), a one-time lock change fee of 16,500 yen, and a move-out cleaning fee of 41,800 yen paid upon moving in. Optional anti-bacterial treatment and resident support services are available. Monthly, in addition to rent and the common fee, there is an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen. An optional internet service costs between 2,640 and 3,630 yen per month and includes unlimited access to U-NEXT for videos and magazines. At renewal (every two years), a guarantee commission of 10,000 yen and a renewal administrative fee of 16,500 yen are required.
The property highlights include free repair or replacement of furnished appliances in case of malfunction (under no-fault conditions), no security deposit or agency fees, and the possibility of electronic application and remote contract signing. Potential tenants should note that photos and floor plans may show mirrored or differently colored versions of the unit, and the actual condition takes precedence. Appliance brands vary per room. Due to high demand for furnished properties, applications are accepted even for currently occupied units; if viewing the actual unit is not possible, a similar model room can be shown.
The area of Nakagusuku Village is rich in history and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the village is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, a gusuku (Ryukyuan castle) offering stunning views of the East China Sea. The closest major landmark is the Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park, a large sports complex with various facilities, located just a 4-minute walk from the Prefectural Comprehensive Athletic Park bus stop.
