Modern Convenience in Kokura: The Golden Town Sky Mansion 709
This rental apartment, unit 709 in the Golden Town Sky Mansion, offers a compact and convenient lifestyle in the heart of Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu City. The property is a one-room layout with a wall-core area of 21.59 sqm (approximately 6.53 tsubo), featuring a balcony. The building itself is an 11-story SRC (steel reinforced concrete) structure built in October 1987, with this unit located on the 7th floor and serviced by an elevator.
The apartment is equipped with city gas, hot water supply, a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, storage space, a balcony, an elevator, and a shoe box. Important rental terms have been detailed by the agent. For viewing appointments and applications, requests must be made via ITANDI BB. Short-term cancellation penalties apply: less than one year incurs a fee of two months' total rent, and less than two years incurs one month's total rent. One month's notice is required for cancellation. A renewal administrative fee of 22,000 yen is charged every two years. Guarantee company terms vary: for foreign nationals and elderly clients, the initial guarantee fee is 100% (minimum 50,000 yen) with a monthly fee of 1,500 yen or an annual fee of 18,000 yen. For others, based on screening, the initial guarantee fee is 100% (minimum 50,000 yen) with an annual fee of 18,000 yen. Separate contracts with Legal Smooth and written agreements with "Rakumori" or "Bridge Life" are required in addition to the guarantee entrustment contract. Note that a different guarantee company may be used depending on the screening results.
The monthly rent is 19,000 yen with a common service fee of 5,000 yen. Key move-in costs include a refundable security deposit and key money are not required. However, move-out costs include a cleaning fee of 30,800 yen, a key replacement fee of 33,000 yen, and an air conditioner cleaning fee (13,200 yen for standard units, 26,400 yen for units with self-cleaning function). A monthly call center fee of 770 yen also applies.
The area of Kokura is rich in history as the former castle town of the Kokura Domain. A major landmark nearby is the impressive Kokura Castle, a reconstructed keep that houses a history museum and is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden, offering a glimpse into the region's samurai past.
