Ritz II 502: A Spacious 2DK Apartment in Nagaoka, Niigata
This apartment, located in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property is a 52.11㎡ (approximately 15.76 tsubo) 2DK layout on the 5th floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete building constructed in March 1987. The unit faces east and features a separate bath and toilet, a balcony, and a sunroom. Key amenities include air conditioning, city gas, and public water supply. The apartment is on the top floor and includes indoor space for a washing machine and closets. A garbage disposal area is located within the premises, and gas stove installation is possible.
Critical agent notes have been translated and are as follows. Equipment/Facilities: Top floor, garbage disposal area on premises, gas stove installation possible, separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, city gas, public water supply, balcony, sunroom, indoor washing machine space, closets, no agency commission required, no security deposit or key money required, free rent (details in remarks), guarantee company membership required, recommended property. Special Notes/Remarks: *Short-term cancellation fee applies (less than 1 year from contract start: 2 months' rent; less than 2 years: 1 month's rent). *If key exchange before move-in is desired, a separate fee will be incurred. *Free rent (equivalent to 1 month's rent only).
The monthly rent is 55,000 yen with a 5,000 yen monthly management fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金), key money (礼金), or agency commission. However, tenants must join a guarantee company (日本セーフティ), with monthly fees starting from 800 yen. Other potential move-in costs include a key exchange fee of 15,400 yen, a fixed water charge of 2,000 yen, and a fire insurance premium. The property is within an 11-minute walk from the JR Joetsu Shinkansen's Nagaoka Station, providing excellent access to high-speed rail services.
The area around Nagaoka is rich in culture and history. An interesting fact is that Nagaoka is famous for its spectacular annual summer festival, the Nagaoka Festival, which features one of Japan's most impressive firework displays over the Shinano River. The city is also a gateway to the scenic Echigo Hillside Park and is within driving distance of the renowned ski resorts and hot springs of the Niigata region. The closest major landmark is the Nagaoka Station area itself, a major transportation hub.
