Modern Living in Naha's Vibrant Omoromachi District
This rental apartment, unit 1408 in the Grand Terrace Shintoshin building, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the heart of Naha, Okinawa. The property is a spacious 1LDK layout with approximately 41.73 square meters of private floor area, located on the 14th floor of a 14-story building constructed in 2011. The unit benefits from a southeast-facing orientation, providing natural light, and features a view of the ocean.
The apartment is comprehensively equipped for modern living. Facilities include city gas, a system kitchen with a gas cooktop featuring two or more burners, and a separate bath and toilet with a unit bath, bathtub, bath dryer, and a washbasin with vanity. Additional amenities are a bidet toilet seat, an independent washstand, air conditioning, closets, a shoe cupboard, BS/CS satellite reception, internet connectivity, an auto-lock building entrance, a monitor intercom, a parcel delivery box, an elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Critical financial details are clearly outlined. The monthly rent is 128,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 11,000 yen and a monthly guarantee fee of 2,190 yen, bringing the total monthly payment to 141,190 yen (tax included). The initial move-in costs are estimated at 693,990 yen plus pro-rated rent. This includes a key money (reikin) of 300,000 yen, a cleaning fee of 60,500 yen, an agency commission of 140,800 yen, a "Droom" key fee of 16,500 yen, and an initial guarantee entrustment fee of 35,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (shikikin). A parking space is available for an additional 15,500 yen per month for a mechanical parking system with height restrictions. The lease renewal fee is one month's rent, and a joint guarantor is not required. Necessary documents for the occupancy screening include identification (such as a driver's license) and proof of income. The listing agent, Asato Eki Mae Real Estate Inc., notes that pets are conditionally allowed ("mengo").
The Omoromachi area is a major commercial and entertainment hub in Naha. A fascinating fact about the district is that it was developed on the former site of the Naha Airport, transforming into a bustling city center after the airport's relocation. The property is exceptionally well-connected, being just a 2-minute walk from the Omoromachi Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail). This prime location offers immediate access to numerous shopping malls, department stores, and dining options. The closest major landmark is the Naha Main Place shopping complex, a large retail and entertainment facility that serves as a central gathering point for residents and visitors alike.
