Matsugawa 2-E: A Compact and Convenient Rental Apartment in Naha
This property is a compact one-room apartment located in the Matsugawa 2-E building in Naha City, Okinawa. Designed for efficiency, the unit features a Western-style room and comes equipped with air conditioning. It is a corner room, offering potentially more light and privacy. The property is conveniently situated within a 4-minute walk of the Matsugawa bus stop and approximately a 12-minute walk from the Yui Rail monorail's Asato Station, providing easy access to public transportation. It is also close to Matsugawa Elementary School and Okinawa Technical High School.
Critical agent notes provide essential details on fees and conditions. The monthly rent is 30,000 yen with a 1,000 yen common area fee. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). However, there are mandatory monthly fees for a 24-hour support service (2,200 yen) and a water purifier lease (1,298 yen including tax). A guarantee company and fire insurance are mandatory; please check the remarks for specific amounts. The agent's remarks further clarify that the VR tour is of a different room, and the floor plan and photos are for reference only, with the actual condition taking priority. Additional initial costs are detailed: a comprehensive insurance of 16,000 yen at contract signing (renewed every 2 years); a guarantee company enrollment fee of 25,000 yen at signing plus a monthly payment of 1.5% of the total monthly rent; deodorization and antibacterial treatment for 8,800 yen (tax included) at signing only; crime prevention and disaster prevention goods for 8,580 yen (tax included) at signing only; and an agency commission of 33,000 yen (tax included), equivalent to one month's rent (plus parking fee if applicable) at signing only. The estimated initial contract cost is approximately 124,580 yen, which includes one month's rent and the 24-hour support service.
The surrounding area of Matsugawa in Naha offers a blend of residential calm and urban convenience. An interesting historical fact is that the nearby Shuri area was the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom for centuries. The closest major landmark is the magnificent Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Okinawa's unique history and culture, located just a short drive or bus ride away.
