Spacious 2DK Apartment in Sakai, Osaka with Modern Upgrades
This well-maintained apartment, located in Sakai City's Higashi Ward, offers a comfortable living space of 38 square meters (approximately 11.49 tsubo) in a classic 2DK layout. The property is situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in November 1976. A key feature is the upcoming renovation: the Japanese-style toilet will be replaced with a Western-style toilet by late January of Reiwa 8 (2026), adding modern convenience.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a separate bath and toilet, a shower, and allows for a gas stove (propane gas). Building amenities include a bicycle parking area and a paid parking space available for 9,000 yen per month. The rental terms are notably tenant-friendly, with no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no monthly management or common area fees. The contract period is two years with no renewal fee. However, tenants are required to join a rental guarantee program (日本セーフティー全保連) and purchase property insurance (宅建ファミリー共済保険), costing approximately 18,000 yen for two years. An agency fee of 41,800 yen is applicable, and a cleaning and key replacement fee of 50,000 yen is charged upon moving out. The lease includes an early termination clause: a penalty of two months' rent if canceled within the first year, or one month's rent if canceled after one year but before two years.
The area of Higashiyoke, Sakai, is a residential district with excellent access to central Osaka via the Nankai Koya Line's Hagiharatenjin Station, just a 5-minute walk from the apartment. An interesting local fact is that Sakai City, once one of Japan's most important trading ports during the Sengoku period, is famous for its long history of high-quality knife and cutlery manufacturing. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress surrounded by beautiful parklands, easily accessible for a day trip to explore Japan's samurai history.
