Leopalace Hanafu 302: A Fully-Furnished Apartment in Okinawa's Chatan Town
This property is a fully-furnished 1K apartment located on the top floor of the Leopalace Hanafu building in the quiet, residential area of Koe, Chatan Town, Okinawa. The unit offers approximately 23.18 sqm of living space with a south-west orientation. The building, constructed in 2005, is a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure. The apartment is part of a "Single Life Support Campaign" and is designed for easy, move-in-ready living.
The apartment comes equipped with an induction cooktop (2+ burners), a system kitchen, a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath with a bath dryer and bathtub, a bidet toilet seat, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a designated indoor space for a washing machine. The property features a no-guarantor policy in principle, making the contract process smooth. There is no deposit or agency commission, reducing initial costs. Water charges are included in the rent. A covered bicycle parking area is available free of charge. The monitor intercom provides added security for single occupants or single-parent families. Postal contracts are possible for those living outside the prefecture.
Critical agent notes detail the costs involved. Initial costs include: pro-rated first month's rent and next month's rent; fire insurance (¥13,130–¥26,680 for 2 years); a guarantee entrustment fee (100–120% of monthly rent for personal contracts, subject to change); key exchange fee (¥16,500); end-of-tenancy cleaning fee (¥41,800); optional Resident Support System Plus (¥18,975); and optional antibacterial treatment (¥18,040). Monthly fees besides rent include an environmental maintenance fee (¥550) and a rent withdrawal fee (¥524). Optional unlimited internet service starts from ¥3,630 per month and includes U-NEXT standard video-on-demand and magazine subscriptions. Other fees include a ¥10,000 guarantee entrustment fee every year after the second year, and a ¥16,500 renewal fee every two years. Required documents for application are an application form and personal identification. Self-employed individuals must submit a tax certificate. Important notes: rooms on the second floor and above have carpet, not flooring. Furniture and appliance brands vary per room. Interior photos may be of a similar layout unit; the actual condition takes precedence. If damage occurs due to tenant negligence, repair costs may be charged separately from the cleaning fee. A penalty of one month's rent applies for cancellation within the first year. Parking space availability is not guaranteed. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The apartment is situated in a quiet neighborhood near Koe Park and the town office, offering a convenient living environment. It is a 3-minute walk from the Takamiyagi Apartment Mae bus stop. The area is part of Chatan Town, a popular central Okinawan municipality known for its mix of residential calm and tourist amenities. An interesting local fact is that Chatan is home to the American Village, a large entertainment and shopping complex built with a distinctly American aesthetic, reflecting the area's historical ties to nearby U.S. military bases. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Sunset Beach, renowned for its stunning views and vibrant sunset scenes, located just a short drive away in the Mihama district of Chatan.
