Compact and Affordable Apartment in Obihiro, Hokkaido
This apartment, located in the Shirokaba Juroku Nishi 3-chome area of Obihiro, Hokkaido, offers a practical and economical living solution. The property is a 1DK layout with a total private floor area of 28 square meters (approximately 8.47 tsubo), comprising a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 7.5-tatami mat dining-kitchen area. Built in April 1983, this two-story wooden apartment building has a total of seven units, with this specific unit situated on the first floor of the two-story structure.
Key equipment and features include a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, allowance for a gas cooker, a closet, a kerosene stove, an indoor washing machine space, lighting fixtures, a fire alarm (detector), city gas, public water supply, city gas water heating, and a garbage disposal area within the property grounds. Special notes highlight that the unit has good sunlight exposure. Important remarks specify that the property is limited to single occupants, does not allow musical instruments, does not permit two-person occupancy, and does not require a guarantor. The rental agreement is for a two-year term with no renewal fee, and requires credit card payment. Insurance is required at a cost of 18,000 yen for two years, and a rental guarantee (CIZ宅建保証) is required at a cost of 23,760 yen.
The Obihiro area in Hokkaido is known for its vast agricultural plains and is often called the kingdom of dairy farming. An interesting local fact is that Obihiro is the birthplace of the famous 'Butadon' (pork bowl), a delicious dish of sliced pork served over rice. The closest major landmark is the Tokachi Millennium Forest, a large-scale nature project combining gardens, forests, and art, designed to showcase the region's natural beauty across the seasons.