Ground-Floor Rental Apartment in Kokura Minami-ku, Kitakyushu
This two-story light-gauge steel building, known as Age21 Building A, offers a ground-floor apartment unit with a 2LDK layout. The property includes a Japanese-style room of 6 tatami mats, a Western-style room of 7 tatami mats, and a living-dining-kitchen area of 12 tatami mats, totaling 61.72 square meters of internal space. The apartment faces south and is a corner unit, providing good natural light.
The property is equipped with a separate bath and toilet, a shower-equipped vanity, a washlet toilet, a TV monitor intercom, an air conditioner, and a gas stove connection. Flooring is installed throughout, and there is a walk-in closet, a shoe box, and storage in all rooms. An indoor washing machine space is provided, along with a terrace and a private garden. The building features an auto-lock system, a garbage disposal area on the premises, and a balcony. Internet connection is available at no monthly cost, while CATV is available for a fee. Utilities include LP gas, public water supply, and sewage. The LP gas system is noted for its quick disaster recovery and strong heating capacity, though costs may be higher than city gas. Prospective tenants are advised to confirm gas fees with the supplier or real estate agent before signing the contract.
One free parking space is included, with a second space available for 4,400 yen per month. A bicycle parking area is also provided. The property is located in Tokuyoshinishi 3-chome, Kokura Minami-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a 24-minute walk from Tokuriki Arashiyama Station on the Kitakyushu Monorail, a 33-minute walk from Tokuriki Kōdan-mae Station, and a 3-minute walk from the Tokumitsu bus stop. The neighborhood includes a supermarket 700 meters away, a convenience store 300 meters away, and a post office 190 meters away.
Key move-in costs include a cleaning fee of 44,000 yen, a key replacement fee of 22,000 yen, and a resident support fee of 22,000 yen, all mandatory at contract signing. A monthly insurance fee of 1,200 yen applies. The tenant must join a guarantor company (initial fee 10,000 yen, monthly guarantee fee 2%). The brokerage fee is 55% of the monthly rent. Rent and initial costs can be paid by credit card, subject to conditions. Children are permitted. The property is scheduled to be available from mid-July 2026, with a standard two-year contract term.