Compact and Affordable Apartment in Shimizu, Shizuoka
This rental apartment, located in the Orchid Heights building in the Mihoro area of Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, offers a compact and economical living solution. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 20.46 sqm (approximately 6.18 tsubo), featuring a 6.0-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 3.5-tatami mat kitchen area. The balcony is positioned on the east side, providing natural light. The building is a two-story steel structure, and this specific unit is on the second floor. It was constructed in February 1988.
Key financial terms are notably tenant-friendly. The monthly rent is 21,000 yen with no additional monthly management or common area fees. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). A parking space is available for an extra 3,000 yen per month. Other move-in costs include a cleaning fee upon moving out of 33,000 yen and a 24-hour support call service fee of 16,500 yen. The lease contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 17,000 yen for two years, and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory, with an initial fee of 15,000 yen and a monthly fee of 1.5% of the rent. A penalty fee applies for contract termination within the first year.
Equipment and features of the apartment include a toilet, shower, allowable gas stove, storage space, air conditioning, a corner room location, city gas, and hot water supply.
The Mihoro area of Shimizu is a historically and culturally rich part of Shizuoka Prefecture. It is famously home to the Miho Pine Grove (Miho no Matsubara), a scenic coastline with a view of Mount Fuji that is designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area is steeped in legend, famously associated with the celestial maiden Hagoromo. The closest major landmark is this very Miho no Matsubara, a beautiful seashore lined with pine trees offering one of Japan's most iconic views of Mount Fuji across the water.
