Liberty Tokiwa 402: A Compact and Well-Equipped Apartment in Kitami
This rental apartment, located in the Liberty Tokiwa building in Kitami City, Hokkaido, offers a functional and comfortable living space. The property is a one-room layout with a total floor area of 29.70 square meters (approximately 8.98 tsubo), situated on the 4th floor of a 4-story steel-framed apartment building constructed in March 2002. The main living area is a 12.3-tatami mat Western-style room, and the unit benefits from a south-facing orientation for good sunlight.
The apartment comes fully equipped for modern living. Key features include a separate bath and toilet, a system kitchen with a 2-burner stove, air conditioning, FF heater, BS terminal, fiber-optic internet readiness, a washing machine space, cushion flooring, lighting fixtures, and a card key entry system. Utilities are via propane gas for cooking and hot water, with public water and sewer services. Additional amenities include a trunk room, closet, and a free bicycle parking area. The building also has a security system. Special notes indicate the property has good sunlight and is currently vacant, allowing for immediate occupancy.
Pet ownership is negotiable, with small dogs, medium dogs, and cats being considered. Parking is available; one space is provided free of charge, with a second space available for 3,000 yen per month. Initial costs include a security deposit of 38,000 yen, a key replacement fee starting from 5,500 yen, and an interior cleaning fee from 33,000 yen. Monthly costs consist of 35,000 yen in rent, 3,000 yen in management fees, and a 456 yen monthly guarantee fee. There is no key money (reikin) and no renewal fee for the standard 2-year contract.
The apartment is located in Tokiwacho 2-chome, a residential area of Kitami City in northern Hokkaido. The area is known for its wide-open spaces and is part of the Okhotsk sub-prefecture, famous for its cold, clear winters and the drift ice that reaches the coast. The closest major landmark is the Kitami Mint Memorial Museum, dedicated to the history of mint production in the city when it was a center for peppermint oil, offering a unique glimpse into the region's industrial past.
