Modern Apartment in Naha's Kumemachi District
This rental apartment, Unit 302 in the Seibumon Yuu-chi House building, offers a compact and modern living space in the heart of Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. The unit features a 1K layout with a total private area of 31.81 square meters (approximately 9.62 tsubo). The building itself is a 10-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in September 2017, ensuring modern durability and amenities such as an elevator. The apartment is located on the 3rd floor.
Key facilities and equipment within the unit include a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine and all rooms are finished in Western style. The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen, gas cooking, and hot water supply. The bathroom and toilet are separate, featuring a bathtub, an independent washbasin area, and a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat. Additional features include air conditioning, heating, an intercom with a TV monitor, and an auto-lock building entrance for security. The building uses propane gas and is equipped for BS satellite broadcasting and free internet access. Storage includes a shoe box, and while there is a bicycle parking area, a car parking space is not available and requires confirmation.
Important financial notes have been provided by the agent. The monthly rent is 67,000 yen with a monthly common area fee (共益費) of 4,100 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金), but a key money (礼金) of 97,000 yen is required. The agent commission is one month's rent. Additional fees include a guarantee entrustment fee of 22,000 yen at contract signing, plus a monthly guarantee entrustment fee of 1,571 yen (2.2% of the total rent). A cleaning fee of 50,000 yen for the time of moving out is required upon contract signing. For payments made via direct debit or credit card, a monthly collection fee of 170 yen applies. Tenants must also subscribe to a 24-hour support service (330 yen per month, tax included), which will change to a 'ruum support' service from May 2026 at 1,980 yen per month (tax included). A key set fee of 3,300 yen is also applicable. The contract term is 2 years with renewal, involving a renewal fee of 22,000 yen. The property is pet-free, does not require a guarantor, and allows foreign residents.
The agent's remarks highlight that the current tenant is scheduled to move out on April 22nd, and a model room is available for viewing. The agent, Higa, who humorously refers to himself as "Johnny Depp of Yomitan," is available to assist with your apartment search and encourages interested parties to contact him directly.
The apartment is situated in Naha's Kumemachi 2-chome area, a historically significant district known as a center for early Chinese settlement in Okinawa. It is a vibrant urban neighborhood with excellent access. The property is approximately a 10-minute walk from Asahibashi Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail), providing convenient transit across the city. A major nearby landmark is the Naminoue Shrine, a historic Shinto site perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, offering a peaceful retreat and cultural insight just a short distance from the bustling city center.
