Compact and Convenient Rental Apartment in Historic Dazaifu
This 1K apartment, located in the Hibari Ko-po B205 building, offers an affordable and convenient living option in the culturally rich city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. With a monthly rent of just 17,000 yen, this property is ideal for individuals seeking a budget-friendly home with excellent access to public transport and local amenities.
The apartment features a compact 23 sqm (approximately 6.95 tsubo) floor plan. The property comes equipped with propane gas, air conditioning, water heating, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, storage space, a location suitable for installing a gas stove, a washing machine space, flooring throughout, a south-facing balcony, an outdoor motorcycle parking space, a fire alarm, flooring in all rooms, and a kitchen with a window. Special notes indicate that pets are not allowed and the unit enjoys good sunlight.
Further remarks provide essential details: the unit includes air conditioning and kitchen lighting fixtures. It is a mere 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station, where a convenience store is located right in front of the station. The neighboring Nishitetsu Gojo Station is a 12-minute walk away, with the area around Gojo Station offering supermarkets, drugstores, and clothing stores, making daily life very convenient. The apartment is situated at the foot of the famous Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, with the area bustling with tourists on weekends. A joint guarantor is required (a relative within three degrees of kinship). Short-term cancellation penalties apply: less than 1 year requires 2 months' rent, 1 year or more but less than 2 years requires 1 month's rent. A cancellation fee of 11,000 yen (actual cost may be requested) applies after passing the rent guarantee screening.
The area is steeped in history as the former administrative capital of Kyushu. A fascinating fact is that Dazaifu was a crucial center for diplomacy and defense from the 7th to the 12th centuries. The closest major landmark is the stunning Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines dedicated to the god of learning, attracting millions of visitors annually.
Additional costs include a monthly common service fee of 3,000 yen, optional key exchange at 16,500 yen, end-of-contract cleaning at 17,000 yen, a monthly town fee of 600 yen, and monthly motorcycle parking at 2,200 yen. A monthly car parking space is available for 5,500 yen. The two-story wooden building was constructed in March 1984. The rental contract period is 2 years, and a rent guarantee company is involved.
