Compact and Affordable Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Kumamoto City
This rental apartment, located in Kumamoto City's central ward, offers a compact and economical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a Japanese-style room of 6 tatami mats, providing a total floor area of 20 square meters (approximately 6.05 tsubo). It is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in July 1986. The monthly rent is a very affordable 20,000 yen, with no additional management or common area fees.
Key features and equipment include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, space for a washing machine, air conditioning, storage space, CATV capability, and a balcony. The kitchen is equipped for a gas stove, and the building uses propane gas for hot water and cooking. The apartment is on the top floor of the building.
Important notes from the agent highlight that the property is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. The rental terms are favorable: there is no key money (reikin), no security deposit (shikikin), and no renewal fee. The initial contract period is one year. A free rent period of one month is available. Please note that tenant insurance is required, though the specifics may vary depending on the occupant and conditions. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The area of Kumamoto is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's most impressive feudal castles, is known for its unique curved stone walls called "musha-gaeshi," designed to prevent invaders from scaling them. The closest major landmark from this apartment is the beautiful Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a historic Japanese landscape garden famous for its miniature representation of the 53 stations of the Tokaido road, located just a short distance away.
