Leopalace Daishin 202: A Modern Apartment Near Asato Station
This rental apartment, Leopalace Daishin 202, is located in the Mihara district of Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 2008. The specific unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.5 square meters (approximately 7.11 tsubo), situated on the second floor.
The apartment is well-equipped for modern living. The facilities include a bath, separate toilet, and a kitchen. The unit features a TV monitor intercom system with LEONET broadband connectivity, a bathroom ventilation dryer, and a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat. The kitchen is equipped with an IH cooking hob. The property also includes air conditioning, heating, a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a television. A dedicated indoor space for placing a washing machine is provided. The building uses propane gas and offers bicycle parking. Notably, the apartment is available for foreign residents and does not require a guarantor.
A key advantage is its proximity to transportation, with Asato Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) approximately a 5-minute walk away. The surrounding area includes Daido Elementary School and Shiwashi Junior High School.
Important financial details from the agent's notes are as follows. The base monthly rent is 60,000 yen. The estimated total monthly charges, including a common area fee of 6,500 yen, an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen, and an administrative fee of 524 yen, amount to 67,574 yen. The key money (reikin) is 60,000 yen, while the security deposit (shikikin) is none. Initial move-in costs are estimated at approximately 290,330 yen. This includes the first month's rent and fees, key money, a key exchange/Smartlock fee of 16,500 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 19,890 yen, an initial guarantee entrustment fee of 67,050 yen (100-120% of the total rent), a contract-time cleaning fee of 41,800 yen, and an antibacterial treatment cost of 18,040 yen. A prorated rent for the move-in month is also required. The lease term is 2 years, renewable with a renewal fee of 10,000 yen every year and an additional fee of 15,000 yen (excluding tax) every two years upon renewal. A short-term cancellation penalty applies: if canceled within one year, a penalty of one month's rent is incurred. Internet service requires a separate contract for a basic plan costing 3,630 yen (including tax) per month. The agent operates on weekends and holidays and offers support for those new to life in Okinawa. As a bonus for signing a contract, the agent presents a lucky "Pachira" houseplant, believed to enhance fortune in money, work, and love. The agency also has an affiliated administrative scrivener office and can assist with some governmental procedures, such as changing one's residence certificate, free of charge for interested tenants. Please note that the photos shown may be of a different unit within the building and actual specifications may vary.
