Spacious 2DK Apartment in Sakai, Osaka with Traditional Touches

This rental apartment, located in Sakai City's Higashi Ward, offers a comfortable living space of 38 square meters (approximately 11.49 tsubo) in a quiet residential area. The property is a second-floor unit in a wooden apartment building constructed in November 1976. The layout is a practical 2DK, providing separate living and sleeping areas. A key feature is the traditional Japanese room with walls finished in shikkui (lime plaster), offering a touch of authentic Japanese aesthetics and natural humidity control.

According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a Western-style toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, and allows for a gas stove (propane gas). Building amenities include a bicycle parking area. Special notes clarify that the toilet uses a septic tank system. The rental terms include a required security guarantee (via Nihon Safety Zenporen) and specific early cancellation penalties: less than one year requires a fee equivalent to two months of rent plus common area fees, while between one and two years requires one month's equivalent. A guarantor is also required. Additional monthly running costs include an annual renewal guarantee fee of 10,000 yen, an automatic rent transfer fee of 440 yen, and a parking fee of 9,000 yen if needed. One-time move-in costs include an agency fee of 47,300 yen and a move-out cleaning and key replacement fee of 50,000 yen.