Leopalace Kasuri 204: A Furnished 1K Apartment in Haebaru, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Leopalase Kasuri 204, offers a convenient and fully-equipped living space in the town of Haebaru, Okinawa. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo), located on the second floor of a two-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in July 2006.
The apartment comes fully furnished and includes essential appliances such as an air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine, and television. The unit features a system kitchen with an IH cooktop, a separate bath and toilet with a unit bath equipped with a ventilation dryer, and an intercom with a TV monitor. Other notable facilities include an indoor space for a washing machine, a delivery box for parcels, and broadband internet readiness via LEONET. The property uses LP gas and includes a parking space. Prospective tenants should note that the provided photographs may be from other units within the building and actual specifications may differ.
Detailed financial notes are provided by the agent. The estimated monthly total cost is 66,074 yen, comprising rent (53,000 yen), common area maintenance fee (6,500 yen), parking fee (5,500 yen), environmental maintenance fee (550 yen), and administrative fee (524 yen). The estimated initial moving-in cost is approximately 280,330 yen. This includes the first month's rent and fees, a key money (reikin) payment of 53,000 yen, a key exchange/Smartlock fee of 16,500 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 19,890 yen, an initial guarantee entrustment fee of 65,550 yen (100-120% of the total monthly rent), a contract-time cleaning fee of 41,800 yen, and an antibacterial treatment cost of 18,040 yen. A security deposit (shikikin) is not required. A renewal fee of 10,000 yen is required annually, with an additional 15,000 yen (tax excluded) every two years. A short-term cancellation penalty exists; canceling within the first year incurs a penalty of one month's rent. Internet requires a separate contract for a basic plan costing 3,630 yen (tax included) per month.
The managing agent, Y・K Housing, offers additional services. They are open on weekends and holidays and provide extensive support for those new to life in Okinawa. As a special offer, they present a lucky "Pachira" houseplant to successful applicants, believed in feng shui to boost financial, career, and romantic luck. Furthermore, as the company is affiliated with a judicial scrivener office, they offer partial free assistance with cumbersome administrative procedures like changing one's residence registration for interested clients.
The apartment is situated in the Kaneshiro area of Haebaru Town. The area provides a more residential feel while remaining accessible. An interesting local fact is that Haebaru is historically known for its textile dyeing techniques. The closest major tourist attraction is the vibrant capital city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, home to the famous Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is approximately a 20-minute drive away.
