Pure Forest: Modern Apartment Living in Nanjo City, Okinawa
This modern 1LDK apartment, located in the peaceful Sashiki Shinzato area of Nanjo City, Okinawa, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space. The property features a reinforced concrete (RC) construction, built in 2014, and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story building. The layout includes a living-dining-kitchen area and one bedroom, with a total private floor area of approximately 42.23 square meters. The apartment comes with one parking space available for a monthly fee of 3,300 yen.
The property is comprehensively equipped for modern convenience. The kitchen features a system kitchen with a counter, two or more burners, and uses propane gas. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bath tub, bath dryer, and a washbasin with hair washing functionality. The toilet has a warm-water washing bidet seat. Other notable amenities include air conditioning, closets, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, free internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Special Notes on Fees and Procedures: The monthly rent is 56,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 3,600 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金), but key money (礼金) of 106,000 yen is required. Additional move-in costs include a fixed cleaning fee of 60,000 yen (with extra charges for intentional or grossly negligent loss of keys or damage to equipment), a contract-time guarantee commission of 22,000 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. Monthly costs beyond rent include a 24-hour support fee of 330 yen and a monthly guarantee commission of 1,391 yen (2.2% of the total rent). An additional 170 yen monthly collection fee applies for credit card payments. The renewal fee is 22,000 yen (equivalent to 1.1 months' rent). Required documents for tenant screening include personal identification and proof of employment/status. Please note that photos and floor plans may be from mirrored or differently colored units of the same type, with the actual condition taking precedence.
The apartment is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the Shinzato-guchi bus stop, providing easy access to public transportation. The surrounding area of Sashiki in Nanjo City offers a more relaxed pace of life compared to central Naha, while still being within reach of Okinawa's urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that Nanjo City is home to the sacred site of Sefa-Utaki, a UNESCO World Heritage location and one of the most important spiritual places in the Ryukyu Islands. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa World theme park, which features the impressive Gyokusendo limestone cave, traditional craft villages, and habu snake exhibits, located just a short drive away.
