Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Sakai City's Kita Ward, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for individuals or couples. The unit is a 25㎡ (approximately 7.56 tsubo) 1K layout situated on the first floor of a four-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 1998. The monthly rent is 47,000 yen with an additional 3,000 yen management fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金) required, reducing initial moving costs. Other move-in costs include a key replacement fee starting from 22,000 yen, a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen, and a pest control (光触媒プラン) fee of 33,000 yen.
The apartment is well-equipped for modern living. Features include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, washbasin, IH cooking heater, storage space, closet, shoe box, air conditioning, CATV, internet connectivity, an indoor washing machine space, security cameras, city gas, and a city gas water heater. The property is designated as suitable for the elderly. Important notes include a short-term cancellation penalty (違約金): two months' rent if under one year, one month's rent if under two years. Only mopeds (原付) can be parked for bicycles/motorcycles, free of charge. The use of a guarantee company is mandatory for this rental.
The location provides excellent access via public transport. It is an 8-minute walk to Mikunigaoka Station on the JR Hanwa Line, a 7-minute walk to Mozu Hachiman Station on the Nankai Koya Line, and a 10-minute walk to Mozu Station on the JR Hanwa Line. The area is residential yet conveniently close to amenities like a FamilyMart convenience store and a Kirindo drugstore.
Sakai City is a fascinating blend of ancient history and modern industry. It was once the site of Japan's largest kofun (burial mound), the Daisenryo Kofun, which is believed to be the tomb of Emperor Nintoku and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the "Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan." The area around the apartment is peaceful, offering a quiet residential life while being well-connected to the vibrant centers of Osaka. The closest major landmark is the Mozu Kofun Cluster itself, a serene and historically significant park area featuring numerous ancient tomb mounds, providing a unique green space steeped in history.
