Modern Apartment Living in Urasoe, Okinawa
This bright and modern apartment, unit 601 in the "Sakari Caravan" building, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in Urasoe City, Okinawa. The property features a 1DK layout with all Western-style rooms, providing a spacious feel within its 33.47 sqm (approximately 10.12 tsubo) floor area. Key interior facilities include a designated space for an indoor washing machine and a bay window, adding character and utility to the living space. The apartment is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a unit bath with a bath tub and shower, a separate washroom with a vanity, a bidet toilet seat, and a system kitchen. Building-wide features include an elevator, auto-lock security, surveillance cameras, and free internet for residents.
Detailed agent notes provide a comprehensive breakdown of all costs. The monthly total, including rent, common area fees, a 24-hour support fee, and a monthly guarantee fee, comes to 75,045 yen. The initial move-in costs are estimated at 353,245 yen plus prorated rent, and include a key money (reikin) of 109,000 yen, an agency fee of 75,900 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 60,000 yen, and various setup and insurance fees. Notably, a security deposit (shikikin) is 0 yen. The property management, Asato Ekimae Real Estate Co., Ltd., highlights several attractive points for prospective tenants: no guarantor is required, remote contract signing via mail is possible, there is no renewal fee (though a 22,000 yen renewal processing fee applies every two years), partial move-in costs and monthly rent can be paid by credit card, and key handover can be arranged at a hotel, workplace, or the property itself. The 24-hour support service assists with issues like lost keys or plumbing problems. The water purifier installed requires separate cartridge replacement costs.
The apartment is situated in a corner unit on the 6th floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in April 2018. The location is described as sunny with good views and in a quiet area. It is within a 3-minute walk from the Miyagi 5-chome bus stop and about a 19-minute walk from Furujima Monorail Station, offering access to Naha's urban center. The area of Urasoe is a bustling residential city located between Naha and Ginowan, known for its mix of modern conveniences and historical sites. An interesting local fact is that Urasoe is home to the ruins of Urasoe Castle, a gusuku (Ryukyuan castle) site that was the capital of the Chuzan Kingdom before Shuri Castle. The closest major landmark is the Okinawa Convention Center, located in the nearby Ginowan City, a hub for large-scale events and exhibitions.
