Espoir Ageda 301: Modern Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, unit 301 in the Espoir Ageda building, offers a compact and convenient living space in the Mihara district of Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a 1-room Western-style layout with a private area of 28.8 square meters (approximately 8.71 tsubo), located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 2005.
The apartment comes equipped with air conditioning, heating, a unit bath with separate bath and toilet, and a kitchen. A key facility noted is an indoor washing machine space. Important financial notes have been provided by the agent: If monthly rent and other fees are paid by direct bank debit or credit card, a separate collection fee of 170 yen per month will be added to the monthly payment amount. A 24-hour support service is required at a cost of 330 yen per month (tax included). Additional costs include a renewal processing fee of 22,000 yen and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. The rental deposit and key money are both listed as 'none'. A guarantee company is required, with an initial委托 fee of 22,000 yen at contract signing and a monthly委托 fee (e.g., 1,221 yen for the 2.2% plan). A cleaning fee of 50,000 yen is also required at the time of contract for post-move-out cleaning.
The location is highly accessible, with Asato Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) approximately a 9-minute walk away, and the Matsukawa bus stop about a 4-minute walk. The vibrant Mihara area provides easy access to urban amenities. A notable landmark in Naha is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shuri Castle, a reconstructed palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located a short monorail ride away, offering a deep dive into Okinawa's unique history and culture.