Compact and Convenient Apartment in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu
This rental apartment, located in the Kiyotaki 5-chome area of Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, offers a practical and well-equipped living space. The property is a one-room layout with a total floor area of 18.6 square meters (approximately 5.62 tsubo), featuring a 7.5-square-meter balcony that provides extra outdoor space. The building is an 8-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure, and this unit is situated on the 7th floor, accessible via an elevator.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of facilities and equipment, as detailed in the agent's notes. These include air conditioning, hot water supply, a toilet, a shower, a refrigerator, an indoor space for a washing machine, a balcony, an elevator, and a bicycle parking area. A key special note is that a contract renewal administrative fee of 15,000 yen is applicable every two years.
The monthly rent is 20,000 yen, with an additional monthly management fee of 4,300 yen. The initial costs are notably low, with no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no guarantee deposit (保証金) required. A rent guarantee company is involved, with associated insurance costs of 16,000 yen for a two-year period. The building was constructed in March 1992, making it approximately 34 years old.
The location is highly convenient for public transport, being within a 9-minute walk from the Kyushu Railway History Museum Station on the Moji Port Retro Sightseeing Line. It is also a 12-minute walk from Moji Port Station on the Kagoshima Main Line. The area is part of the historic Moji Port district, known for its well-preserved early 20th-century Western-style buildings that have been converted into museums, shops, and restaurants. A major nearby landmark is the Moji Port Retro area itself, a popular tourist destination where visitors can explore the nostalgic atmosphere and enjoy views of the Kanmon Straits.