Marion Court Hibarigaoka 205: A Compact Apartment in Sapporo's Atsubetsu Ward
This rental apartment, located in the Marion Court building in Sapporo's Atsubetsu Ward, offers a compact and efficient living space. The unit is a one-room layout with a loft, providing a total interior floor area of 15.9 square meters (approximately 4.8 tsubo), which includes a 7-tatami mat main room and a 2.5-tatami mat loft area. The apartment is situated on the third floor of a three-story wooden building constructed in April 1990.
Key features and equipment include a separate bath and toilet, a gas stove, FF heater, a designated indoor space for a washing machine, lighting fixtures, propane gas, running water, sewage system, hot water supply, and a free-of-charge bicycle parking area. Special notes indicate that motorcycles cannot be parked, pets are not allowed, and musical instruments are prohibited. The management company is Itami Jisho Co., Ltd., and there is no live-in superintendent. The contract requires a two-year term with no renewal fee and includes mandatory rental guarantee insurance through Nihon Chintai Hoshou. Additional monthly costs include a 2,000 yen management fee and a 1,980 yen fee for "Room Assist 24." The move-in costs are notably low, with no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin), though a one-time indoor cleaning fee starting from 22,000 yen applies.
The apartment is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk from Hibarigaoka Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line, providing excellent access to central Sapporo. The surrounding Atsubetsu area is a residential district known for its parks and community facilities. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Atsubetsu Ward is home to the Sapporo Salmon Museum, which celebrates the city's history with the fish that swim up the Toyohira River. The closest major landmark is the expansive Moerenuma Park, a stunning artistic park designed by the renowned sculptor and artist Isamu Noguchi, located just a few stations away on the subway line.
