Leopalace Miyarabi Unit 110: A Modern Apartment in Okinawa's Yaese Town
This property is a modern, reinforced concrete apartment unit located in Yaese Town, Okinawa Prefecture. The unit, designated as Room 110 in the Leopalace Miyarabi building, offers a compact and efficient 1K layout with a total private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo). The building itself was constructed in October 2010, making it approximately 15 years old, and features a sturdy RC (Reinforced Concrete) structure across two stories. The unit is situated on the first floor.
Key facilities and equipment include a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The apartment comes with a separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, a bidet toilet seat, an intercom with a TV monitor, and a shoe box for storage. The kitchen is equipped with a water heater and an IH cooking hob. Internet service is available and included in the monthly fees.
The financial details are clearly outlined. The monthly rent is 56,000 yen. Additional monthly payments include a common area fee of 6,500 yen, an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen, a parking space fee of 4,950 yen, an internet usage fee of 3,630 yen, and an administrative handling fee of 524 yen, bringing the total monthly payment to 72,154 yen. The initial move-in costs are estimated at 349,650 yen for two months' worth of payments. This includes a security deposit of 0 yen, a key money (reikin) payment of 56,000 yen, two months' advance rent totaling 112,000 yen, two months of the common area fee (13,000 yen), and various one-time fees for environmental maintenance, parking, internet setup, lock replacement, antibacterial treatment, guarantee agency commission, and end-of-contract cleaning. It is noted that if the contract starts mid-month, pro-rated amounts will be added. The contract term is two years with renewal, and a renewal fee of 16,500 yen applies. A guarantee company is required upon contract, costing 100-120% of one month's rent for individual contracts. No guarantor is required, and foreign residents are welcome.
The location in Yaese Town is convenient for daily life. Within a short 4-5 minute walk, residents have access to several supermarkets and convenience stores including Max Value Yaese, Town Plaza Kanehide Kohanbira Market, a business-use food supermarket, and a FamilyMart. The property is also within walking distance of public transport, with the Ken'ei Yagibaru Danchi Iriguchi bus stop approximately a 4-minute walk away.
Yaese Town offers a blend of suburban living with easy access to Okinawa's rich history and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the area is part of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, and remnants of this unique culture are woven into the local community. For a major tourist attraction, the stunning Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located a short drive away in neighboring Kitanakagusuku Village, offering panoramic views and a deep dive into Ryukyuan history.
