Spacious 3LDK Apartment with Ocean Views in Naha's Vibrant Heart
This well-appointed 3LDK apartment, located on the 12th floor of the Santopia Makishi Ekimae building, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in central Naha, Okinawa. The property features a generous layout with approximately 72 square meters of living space, comprising a large 17.5-jo combined living, dining, and kitchen area, one 6-jo Japanese-style room, and two Western-style rooms measuring 6.3 and 5.2 jo respectively. A key highlight is the balcony, which provides scenic ocean views.
The apartment comes fully equipped with a comprehensive range of facilities as detailed in the agent notes: city gas, a system kitchen with a counter and two or more burners, a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath with a bath dryer, a shampoo washbasin vanity, a warm water washing toilet seat, an independent washbasin, air conditioning, closets, a shoe cupboard, internet connectivity, an auto-lock building entrance, a monitor-equipped intercom, an elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Residents benefit from one paid parking space available for 15,000 yen per month. The building is exceptionally well-connected, being just a 4-minute walk from the Makishi Monorail Station and a mere 2-minute walk from the bustling Kokusai-dori (International Street), famed for its shops, restaurants, and vibrant atmosphere. Other conveniences within easy walking distance include a 7-Eleven (2 minutes), a Max Value supermarket (5 minutes), and a Don Quijote store (11 minutes). The property is managed under a fixed-term lease of 2 years, with a renewal fee of 11,000 yen and a monthly environmental maintenance fee of 1,100 yen. The move-in date is negotiable, with the current tenant scheduled to vacate in mid-March.
The surrounding Asato district places you in the heart of Naha's urban energy. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Tsuboya district, a short walk away, is a historic center of Okinawan pottery, or "yachimun," where traditional kilns have been operating for centuries. For a major tourist attraction, the iconic Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is approximately a 15-minute drive or monorail ride away, offering profound historical and cultural insights.
