Housing in Joetsu: A Spacious and Convenient Apartment
This apartment, located in the Kida 1-chome area of Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, offers a comfortable and practical living space. The property is a 2DK layout with a total floor area of 48.75 square meters (approximately 14.74 tsubo), providing two separate Western-style rooms measuring 6 and 8 tatami mats respectively, along with a dining-kitchen area. It is situated on the first floor of a two-story, wooden-construction building built in October 1998 (27 years old). The apartment faces south, is a corner unit, and benefits from three-sided natural light, creating a bright and airy interior.
Key facilities and equipment include: two free parking spaces, separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, city gas, public water supply, sewer system, and an entrance storage area. Important financial notes: there is no key money (reikin), no security deposit (shikikin), and no brokerage commission (chukai tesuryo) required. However, joining a guarantee company is mandatory for tenancy.
Additional remarks specify the inclusion of a water heater/shower, air conditioning, a washbasin/vanity, gas (city gas), separate bath and toilet, lighting fixtures, a balcony, and connection to the sewer system. The construction date is noted as Heisei 10 (1998).
The location is highly convenient, being near Joetsu Oh-dori (a major road) and within walking distance of supermarkets and convenience stores. It is also just a 9-minute walk from Kasugayama Station on the Myoko Haneuma Line, providing easy access to the local rail network. The area is rich in history, being part of the former Kasugayama Castle town, the formidable mountain fortress of the legendary warlord Uesugi Kenshin. A major nearby landmark is the historic site of Kasugayama Castle itself, a National Historic Site offering panoramic views and a deep connection to Japan's Sengoku period.
