Compact and Convenient Apartment in Hofu, Yamaguchi
This apartment, located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, offers a compact and affordable living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a private area of 17.3 sqm (approximately 5.23 tsubo). It is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 1982. The monthly rent is a very reasonable 10,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen in monthly management fees. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin) required, making initial moving costs lower.
Key equipment and features translated from the agent notes include: toilet, separate bath and toilet, shower, air conditioning, CATV (cable television), CATV usage fee is free, internet usage fee is free, indoor washing machine space, propane gas, water supply, and sewer system. Special remarks highlight that cable TV is available, optical cable internet is free, three home appliances are provided free of charge, and the unit can also be rented for use as a warehouse. Initial costs are outlined as: rent 10,000 yen, common area fee 3,000 yen, parking fee 2,000 yen, administrative fee 11,000 yen, guarantee company membership fee 20,000 yen, Act Anshin Life fee 8,800 yen, for a total of 54,800 yen. Additionally, there is a separate comprehensive resident insurance premium (for 2 years) of 18,000 yen.
The apartment is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from Daido Station on the Sanyo Main Line, providing easy access to regional transport. The surrounding area of Hofu is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Hofu is home to the Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the three major Tenmangu shrines in Japan dedicated to the scholar Sugawara no Michizane. The closest major landmark from this property is the Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, a significant cultural and tourist attraction known for its beautiful architecture and plum blossoms.